"Registered Nurse - Oncology, Highlands Ranch"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology, Highlands Ranch

Position #: 00845898 – Requisition #: 39229

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality support to physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in meeting the operational needs of the practice and the medical needs of the patient. The RN assesses and evaluates patient conditions, and then plans, implements, provides, and documents patient care in a manner that follows professional nursing standards and outlined practices.

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.
• Takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, and ensures medical chart/lab test results are available and complete.
• Administers immunizations and minor treatments as prescribed.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns as a liaison between physician and patient.
• Reports all test results to the patient as directed by the physician.

Work Location:

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

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).

Intermediate Level:

• 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.

Senior Level:

• 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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks):

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

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: Emma Porter, Emma.Porter@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply within one (1) month of the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Entry Level: $66,500 to $77,140
• Intermediate Level: $71,488 to $82,926
• Senior Level: $76,475 to $90,241