Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine, Cherry Creek

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality support to physicians and advanced practice providers in meeting the operational needs of the practice and the medical needs of patients. The RN assesses and evaluates patient conditions, then plans, implements, provides, and documents patient care in accordance with professional nursing standards and established practices. This position is onsite at the Cherry Creek location in Colorado and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• For the intermediate level, two years of nursing experience; for the senior level, four years of nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, leadership, and staff across affiliate organizations.
• Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, compile complex reports, develop presentations, and compose letters and memorandums.
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people and stressful situations.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• One to two or more years of job-related or clinic experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
• ANCC nursing certification in a specialty area.
• Experience with Epic, Kronos, and HealthStream.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for physicians.
• Perform telephone triage, patient education, and handling of physician and pharmacy calls.
• Take vital signs, record medical history and symptoms, and ensure medical charts and laboratory results are available and complete.
• Administer prescribed immunizations and minor treatments.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients by responding to patient questions and concerns.
• Report test results to patients as directed by the physician.
• Assess and evaluate patient conditions and plan, implement, provide, and document patient care.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Multiple dental plan options.
• Disability, life, and vision insurance.
• Retirement 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay.
• Accrued paid time off.
• 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
• 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
• 15 holiday days per year.
• Tuition benefit available on all University of Colorado campuses.
• Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
• Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed