Clinic Nurse (RN)

Critical Care Pulmonary & Sleep Associates; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is seeking a Clinic Nurse to support day-to-day operations across multiple Pulmonary and Sleep clinics in the Denver metro area. The RN will triage calls, assist in patient care, and coordinate care with the RN team and staff.

RN degree is required with BSN preferred; 1–3 years of nursing experience in outpatient settings is expected. Strong communication, HIPAA compliance, and EMR proficiency are essential for delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• RN degree required; BSN preferred.
• 1–3 years’ nursing/healthcare experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge; triage patients by phone and in person.
• Excellent patient experience in outpatient clinic setting.
• Superior communication skills via email, phone and in person.
• HIPAA confidentiality must be maintained.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Computer proficiency; EMR systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient calls and escalate to APP team or MD as needed.
• Schedule audio visits for triage patients needing priority assistance.
• Coordinate and manage Lung Health Initiative program.
• Collaborate with Providers to educate patients on medications and disease states.
• Build strong relationships with Providers and clinic staff.
• Manage medications, educate patients, obtain prior authorizations when applicable.
• Conduct care coordination and patient education during visits.
• Support overall clinic operations and patient care delivery.

Skills

Triage calls

Patient communication

Care coordination

HIPAA privacy

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company & Position Summary:

Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is a multispecialty private physician practice, providing Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep medical services to the Denver metro area for over 40 years. Our dedicated team of over 40 Board Certified Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Physicians along with our skilled clinical and administrative staff exclusively serve nine Common Spirit and AdventHealth Hospital ICU’s and multiple outpatient clinic locations spanning Colorado’s front range. CCPSA’s organizational culture exemplifies excellence in patient centered care, unified teamwork, and a highly collaborative approach in all business and clinical operations. We are currently seeking aClinic Nurse to join our committed team of professionals.

TheClinic Nurseposition is an essential clinical role, providing onsite clinical support to multiple Pulmonary and Sleep clinic’s day to day operations. The Clinic Nurse must hold an RN degree, BSN preferred and have experience within the nursing field. Working in conjunction with the RN team and clinic staff, they will assist in patient call triaging, medication management, RN visits, care coordination as well as other operational and clinical duties. It is necessary that within this role, the Clinic Nurse cultivates and supports a strong team culture and collaborative environment centered on consistently delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Promote the CCPSA culture of team collaboration, while providing excellent clinical care to our patients.
• Triage patient calls and elevate to APP team or MD as needed.
• Schedule audio visits as needed for certain triage patients needing priority assistance and APP advise
• Schedule established patient follow up appointments as needed
• Assist in the coordination and management of our Lung Health Initiative program
• Build strong positive communication with clinic staff to increase the success of the practice and provide excellent patient care.
• See patients during nurse visits to assess patient needs.
• In collaboration with the Providers, develop patient education on medications and disease states.
• Build strong positive working relationships and communication with Providers.
• Manage medications for patients; including education, prior authorizations when applicable, and necessary monitoring.
• Conduct care coordination for our patients.
• Conduct care coordination and evaluation process for Endobronchial Valve candidates in conjunction with our IP physicians and care team

Skills, Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• RN degree required, BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the nursing / healthcare field.
• Strong clinical knowledge, ability to assess and triage patients over the phone and in person.
• Demonstrate knowledge of creating excellent patient experiences in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate via email, telephone and in person with patients, Providers and staff.
• Respect patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Computer proficiency, knowledge of EMR systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to drive between clinic locations for meetings.
• Ability to sit for extended time periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits effective date-of-hire (no waiting period).
• Comprehensive medical benefits. Company covers 80-85% percent of individual or family premium.
• Dental and vision benefits offered at no cost to the employee. Company covers 100% of individual or family premium.
• Life and AD&D benefits.
• Optional additional life & disability insurance at group discounts.
• PTO and holiday pay.
• 401k benefits with company contribution after eligibility period.