University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Community Practice
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Float Pool
Position #: 00853886 – Requisition #: 41378
Job Summary:
The Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse Float Pool position provides flexible nursing coverage across all Community Practice clinics, specialties, and care teams based on patient care and operational needs. Functions include patient assessment, triage, care coordination, patient education, medication administration, clinical procedures, documentation, and follow-up care. Float Pool Registered Nurses adapt to varying clinical environments, patient populations, and workflows while applying established nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. Registered Nurses exercise independent clinical judgment, critical thinking, accountability, and prioritization within the RN scope of practice while collaborating with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
Department: Community Practice
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Float Pool
Position #: 00853886 – Requisition #: 41378
Job Summary:
The Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse Float Pool position provides flexible nursing coverage across all Community Practice clinics, specialties, and care teams based on patient care and operational needs. Functions include patient assessment, triage, care coordination, patient education, medication administration, clinical procedures, documentation, and follow-up care. Float Pool Registered Nurses adapt to varying clinical environments, patient populations, and workflows while applying established nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. Registered Nurses exercise independent clinical judgment, critical thinking, accountability, and prioritization within the RN scope of practice while collaborating with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for
physicians.
- Performs telephone triage, patient education, handling of
physician phone calls, and pharmacy calls.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver Metro, 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: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Entry Level:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program through the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or
American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program through the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or
American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Two (2) years of nursing experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program through the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or
American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Four (4) years of nursing experience.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One to two (1-2) or more years of job-related/clinic
experience.
- Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
- Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area.
- Epic, Kronos, and HealthStream experience.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
healthcare provider-level CPR certification.
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Colorado.
- Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the
position.
- Maintains all required continuing education requirements.
- Must be able to work in person.
- Must be able to travel to alternate locations as
assigned.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include
physicians, leadership, and staff within the various affiliate
organizations (UCH, Children's Colorado, CU Medicine, CU
SOM).
- Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to compile complex reports and develop
presentations.
- Ability to compose letters and memorandums.
- Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address,
phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email
address
Questions should be directed to: Erin McKitrick, Erin.McKitrick@cuanschutz.edu , and Trisha Ward, Trisha.Ward@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:
- Entry Level: $69,160 to $80,226
- Intermediate Level: $74,347 to $86,243
- Senior Level: $79,534 to $93,850
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .