"Procedural Nurse - Dermatology, Aurora"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Procedural Nurse - Dermatology, Aurora

Position #: 00843397 – Requisition #:38492

Job Summary:

The Procedural Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in a procedural setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. 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 the surgeon's notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met.
• Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.
• 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 Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, biological science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting.
• Substitution: 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.
• Four or more (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 the 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 licensures and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate, 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.

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 the 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: Ryan Harding, ryan.harding@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply within three months of the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $81,040 to $97,248.