RN Clinic- Denver Heart & Vascular

Intermountain Health•Denver, CO

1d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. In an outpatient clinic setting, the Clinic RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. Clinic RNs are pivotal members of a physician-led care delivery team and apply specialized ambulatory-care knowledge and skills. The role includes prioritizing and triaging care, implementing standing orders and protocols, and performing procedures and therapies consistent with training and licensure. The RN provides general nursing care according to established standards and procedures; obtains consent and protects confidentiality; collects and documents health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors; and assesses disease conditions. The RN provides care under applicable guidelines, standards, and laws; carries out treatments and interventions; administers medications; monitors and documents progress and responses; and consults or refers to physicians, other providers, and community resources. The position also includes educating patients and families, documenting in medical records, participating in multidisciplinary improvement efforts, tracking quality-assurance data, and promoting SCL Health’s mission, vision, values, and service standards. Regular on-site attendance during scheduled business hours or shifts is required. The role requires communication with patients, visitors, and care providers; sound judgment in emergency or uncertain situations; and physical activity that may include patient transfers, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment, walking, pushing or pulling gurneys and portable equipment, and extended standing. Work also involves reading information and labels, operating monitors, frequent computer use and typing, and manual dexterity to handle equipment and prepare medications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification.
One year of related experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting.
Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems and structures, community resources, health care technology, equipment and supplies, state nursing law, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and composure and take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Maintain a positive, caring attitude toward patients, a strong work ethic, and a high level of professionalism.
Critical-thinking skills within scope of practice, including population health management and improvement of patient outcomes.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and sensory demands, including reading and assessing information, communicating and hearing spoken information and alarms, manipulating equipment with manual dexterity, frequent computer use and typing, lifting and transferring patients, carrying supplies and equipment, walking, pushing and pulling equipment, and standing for extended periods.
Regular on-site attendance during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Obtain patient consent and ensure patient confidentiality.
Obtain and document health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors; assess disease conditions.
Provide patient care according to practice guidelines, standards of care, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Carry out prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
Consult with or refer patients to physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms, automated systems, and documentation practices.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient-care processes and outcomes.
Track quality-assurance data and monitor acute and chronic care management.
Promote SCL Health’s mission, vision, and values and follow service behavior standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.