Registered Nurse (RN) - Speciality Clinics

National Jewish Health is seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Specialty Services Clinic, which is home to five specialties : General Surgery, Interventional Pulmonology (IP), Neurology, Otolaryngology (ENT), and Thoracic Surgery.

The selected candidate will support the General Surgery, Neurology, and ENT patients during the procedural / surgical process by providing pre-procedure and preoperative education. They will work closely with providers to assist with minor procedures in the clinic such as biopsies and injections. Our high acuity patient population will also need support for specialty medications such as biologics and infusions in the form of education, coordination, and insurance authorization.

The Registered Nurse (RN) must utilize critical thinking skills, apply scientific judgment, and demonstrate leadership in planning for the care of the patient. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks appropriately in this dynamic clinic.

The ideal candidate for this position brings nursing experience from an outpatient clinic, surgeon's office, PACU or procedure center. Additionally, previous experience with patient education and telephone triage of pre- and post-procedure patients is preferred. Daily responsibilities include :

• Managing flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, and arranging for testing and admissions
• Educating patients and families regarding medications and treatment
• Coordination of care for the surgical / procedural patient
• Assisting with in-office procedures
• Addressing incoming and outgoing telephone calls including phone triage, scheduling coordination, and patient education

We offer an excellent benefits package, competitive salary, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. This position also offers a desirable Monday - Friday schedule with no nights, weekends or holidays.

Position Summary

Accurately plans and provides professional nursing care for patients, groups, or populations a systematic approach incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care using a variety of formats, tools, and technologies. The Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse works in a specialty care clinic and is responsible and accountable for facilitation and management of care coordination across the healthcare continuum. Utilizes the nursing process to work with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care. Demonstrates core competencies in the area of practice.

Essential Duties

Other Duties

Competencies

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Core Values

Minimum Qualifications

Salary Range : $34.00 - $48.62

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Application Deadline : This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.