Registered Nurse - Primary Care

CARIN Alliance; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care under established policies and procedures in our Colorado facility.

The role covers health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive interventions, with emphasis on patient-centered care and collaboration with physician teams.

Qualifications

• RN experience: minimum of one year
• Colorado RN license
• BLS certification within three months of hire
• Graduate of an accredited RN program with supervised clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and emergency policies.
• Assess health status and develop care plans.
• Triage and prioritize patient needs per protocols.
• Evaluate emergencies and initiate nursing interventions.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
• Execute delegated medical functions including medication administration and IV therapy.
• Coordinate care with physician teams and advocate for patients.

Skills

Customer service

Patient needs understanding

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN program graduate

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Role Overview

This position practices professional nursing by performing both independent and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted standards. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive care through health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive or restorative interventions using specialized knowledge and judgment. The nurse builds effective relationships with patients, actively understanding their needs and circumstances, and responds promptly to meet those needs.

Role Overview

This position practices professional nursing by performing both independent and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted standards. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive care through health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive or restorative interventions using specialized knowledge and judgment. The nurse builds effective relationships with patients, actively understanding their needs and circumstances, and responds promptly to meet those needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and emergency policies, maintaining high standards in all interactions and procedures.
• Assess health status by collecting and analyzing subjective and objective data to identify healthcare problems and develop care plans.
• Prioritize patient needs, triage effectively, and implement appropriate actions per protocols.
• Evaluate emergencies and initiate nursing interventions as needed.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
• Execute delegated medical functions, including medication administration and intravenous therapy, following legal and institutional guidelines.
• Coordinate care, manage patient populations, and promote integrated nursing practice, supporting physician teams and advocating for patients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of one year of RN experience.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program with clinical experience supervised by faculty or preceptor.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Registered Nurse license (Colorado).
• Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to understand patient needs.