Registered Nurse - Primary Care

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Directed Services Inc. in Colorado is seeking an experienced registered nurse to perform independent and delegated medical functions, ensure health promotion, and provide patient-centered care across settings.

The role emphasizes safety, care planning, and advocacy, with opportunities to collaborate within the health care team and respond promptly to patient needs. Colorado licensure and BLS are required within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of RN experience.
• Graduate of an approved RN program with at least 750 clinical hours.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current RN license and Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and patient safety during medication administration and procedures.
• Assess health status and develop care plans from data.
• Triage patients in person or by phone and follow protocols.
• Evaluate emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Coordinate care across healthcare services and advocate for patients.
• Refer patients to appropriate services when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

RN program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Role Summary

This position practices professional nursing by performing independent and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted standards. Responsibilities include providing health promotion, supportive and restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various conditions using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills. The nurse focuses on patient needs, builds rapport, and responds promptly to meet patient expectations.

Role Summary

This position practices professional nursing by performing independent and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted standards. Responsibilities include providing health promotion, supportive and restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various conditions using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills. The nurse focuses on patient needs, builds rapport, and responds promptly to meet patient expectations.

Key Duties

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and emergency policies, demonstrating effective clinical practices and maintaining patient safety during medication administration and procedures.
• Assess health status through data collection, analysis, and problem identification to develop and implement care plans.
• Triages patients via in-person or telephone interactions, following protocols or consulting with providers, and follows up as needed.
• Evaluate emergency situations, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, and provide health education and counseling.
• Execute delegated medical functions such as administering intravenous therapy and medications, and monitor patient treatment plans.
• Coordinate care across healthcare services, manage patient populations, and promote effective nursing practice within the healthcare team.
• Act as a patient advocate, referring patients to appropriate services when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of RN experience required.
• Graduate of an approved RN program with at least 750 clinical hours.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current RN license and Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.

Skills & Additional Requirements

• Strong customer service skills and understanding of patient needs.