"PRN Procedural Nurse - Interventional Radiology, Highlands Ranch"

Job Summary

The Procedural Nurse provides direct patient care in a procedural setting at a proficient level, per applicable scope and standards of practice with the organization's policies, values, and mission. Monitors and manages the patient in the procedural environment before, during, and after procedures to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs circulating functions before procedures, including preparing the procedural environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing the patient's medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met.
• Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and always documented.
• Performs circulating functions during procedures, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field, and controlling traffic into, out of, and around the room.
• Performs scrub functions as needed, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure, and performs equipment counts with colleagues.
• Provides nursing care to a complex, moderate acuity procedural patient population in a technically complex environment.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CDPHE, CMS, OSHA, etc.)
• Ensures compliance with all infection control standards.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, biological science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting.
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vascular Nurse experience.
• 4+ years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
• Moderate sedation experience.
• Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area.
• Kronos/EPIC experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
• Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effectively communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally at all levels, including physicians, leadership, and staff.
• Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedure coding.
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Kristen Gurba, kristen.gurba@cuanschutz.edu

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $39.42 per hour.