Registered Nurse Nephrology Clinic

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare in Grand Junction, Colorado seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver outpatient clinic care using the nursing process and collaboration with the physician-led team.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, coordinate with interdisciplinary colleagues, and educate patients and families. Shift is Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–5:30 pm, with no call, evenings, weekends, or holidays at 2635 N 7th Street, 4th Floor.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• BSN must be obtained within five years for RNs with less than 12 months of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Manual dexterity to operate complex equipment and perform procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, social and psychological status of patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care and education for patients and families.
• Lead the care team through delegation and collaboration.
• Document accurately and timely; ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

RN license in state

BSN within 5 years (for new RNs)

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS as required

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.Shift specifics: Monday - Thursday/ 7am - 5:30pm.No call, no evenings or weekends, closed on holidays.Location: 2635 N 7th Street (4th Floor), Grand JunctionJob Essentials:Lung cancer screening navigationLung volume reduction program navigationMedication refills, authorizations, appeals, patient assistance programsClinic emergency response championAssess: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 QualificationsCurrent 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.Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$35.22 - $53.29We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. 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.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.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. 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