Registered Nurse Heart and Vascular Institute Denver

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular in Denver is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate ambulatory cardiac care. This outpatient role supports a general cardiology team with a 40-hour, 10-hour shift schedule, no evenings or weekends. The clinic is located in Denver, CO.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS as applicable, and strong communication. BSN preferred; those with less than 12 months RN experience must obtain a BSN within five years of

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• ACL S/PALS as required by the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• If RN with <12 months experience, must obtain BSN within five years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using the nursing process and coordinate with the care team.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Direct/coordinate care delivery and manage time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and revise care plans as needed.
• Uphold professionalism, regulatory standards, and accurate documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The Clinic RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Clinic RNs are pivotal members of the care delivery team headed by the physician and have specialized knowledge, skills and ability pertinent to ambulatory care patient needs. Scope of performance includes prioritization and triage of care delivery, implementing established standing orders and protocols, performing procedures and therapies consistent with training and licensure.

Position Specifics

General Cardiology Team. Shift: Four (4) / 10- hour day shifts (Fulltime- 40 hours) no evenings, nights, weekends or holidays.

Location: Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - Denver 1818 N. Ogden Street Suite 400 Denver, CO 80218.
Location: Heart and Vascular - Denver.
Work City: Denver.
Work State: Colorado.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.22 - $53.29

Job Essentials

• Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
• Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
• Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated, and reassesses changes as appropriate.
• Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice: complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Practice specific certification as required by the clinical setting in which they work (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• RNs with less than 12 months of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within five years of their start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current nursing experience in a cardiac setting (clinic and/or inpatient)

Additional Job Description

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Benefits and Support

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

All positions subject to close without notice.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Legal and Conflict of Interest

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.