"Procedural Nurse - Dermatology, Aurora"

Procedural Nurse - Dermatology, Aurora

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Position #: - 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... (benefits listed including Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO, etc.)

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...
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally...
• 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... 1. A letter of interest... 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references...

Questions should be directed to: Ryan Harding, ryan.harding@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until the position is filled.

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