Clinic Nurse (RN)
Critical Care Pulmonary and Sleep Associates
Lakewood, Colorado
Posted Aug 10 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 586 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Company & Position
Summary
Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is a multispecialty private physician practice, providing Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep medical services to the Denver metro area for over 40 years. Our dedicated team of over 40 Board Certified Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Physicians along with our skilled clinical and administrative staff exclusively serve nine Common Spirit and AdventHealth Hospital ICU’s and multiple outpatient clinic locations spanning Colorado’s front range. CCPSA’s organizational culture exemplifies excellence in patient centered care, unified teamwork, and a highly collaborative approach in all business and clinical operations.
We are currently seeking a Clinic Nurse to join our committed team of professionals.
Read the full posting
The Clinic Nurse position is an essential clinical role, providing onsite clinical support to multiple Pulmonary and Sleep clinic’s day to day operations. The Clinic Nurse must hold an RN degree, BSN preferred and have experience within the nursing field. Working in conjunction with the RN team and clinic staff, they will assist in patient call triaging, medication management, RN visits, care coordination as well as other operational and clinical duties. It is necessary that within this role, the Clinic Nurse cultivates and supports a strong team culture and collaborative environment centered on consistently delivering exceptional patient care.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
Promote the CCPSA culture of team collaboration, while providing excellent clinical care to our patients. Triage patient calls and elevate to APP team or MD as needed. Schedule audio visits as needed for certain triage patients needing priority assistance and APP advise Schedule established patient follow up appointments as needed Assist in the coordination and management of our Lung Health Initiative program Build strong positive communication with clinic staff to increase the success of the practice and provide excellent patient care.
See patients during nurse visits to assess patient needs. In collaboration with the Providers, develop patient education on medications and disease states. Build strong positive working relationships and communication with Providers.
Manage medications for patients; including education, prior authorizations when applicable, and necessary monitoring. Conduct care coordination for our patients. Conduct care coordination and evaluation process for Endobronchial Valve candidates in conjunction with our IP physicians and care team
Skills, Education and/or Work Experience
Requirements
RN degree required, BSN preferred. Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the nursing / healthcare field. Strong clinical knowledge, ability to assess and triage patients over the phone and in person. Demonstrate knowledge of creating excellent patient experiences in an outpatient clinic setting. Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate via email, telephone and in person with patients, Providers and staff. Respect patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA requirements. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Computer proficiency, knowledge of EMR systems.
Physical
Requirements
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to drive between clinic locations for meetings. Ability to sit for extended time periods. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Compensation
Competitive salary. Benefits effective date-of-hire (no waiting period). Comprehensive medical benefits. Company covers 80-85% percent of individual or family premium. Dental and vision benefits offered at no cost to the employee. Company covers 100% of individual or family premium. Life and AD&D benefits. Optional additional life & disability insurance at group discounts. PTO and holiday pay. 401k benefits with company contribution after eligibility period.
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Requirements
- RN degree required, BSN preferred.
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the nursing / healthcare field.
- Strong clinical knowledge, ability to assess and triage patients over the phone and in person.
- Demonstrate knowledge of creating excellent patient experiences in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate via email, telephone and in person with patients, Providers and staff.
- Respect patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA requirements.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Computer proficiency, knowledge of EMR systems.
- Physical
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to drive between clinic locations for meetings.
- Ability to sit for extended time periods.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Place
- City
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,806/mo
- Local household income
- $89,792/yr
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Lakewood sits along Denver's western edge, where suburban convenience meets Rocky Mountain foothills. Nurses here enjoy quick access to Denver's hospital corridor plus miles of trails, parks, and reservoirs — an easy-living base for both career and outdoor downtime.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You would be stepping into Critical Care Pulmonary and Sleep Associates in Lakewood—a multi-specialty private physician practice that has served the Denver area with critical care, pulmonary, and sleep care since 1984. The group is modest in size (on the…
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