Procedural Nurse - Vascular Surgery, Aurora

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Community Practice

Job Title:Procedural Nurse - Vascular Surgery Aurora

Position #:Requisition #:37004

Job Summary:

The Procedural Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in a procedural setting at a proficient level per applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies values and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient in the procedural environment before during and after procedures to maintain a safe environment optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs circulating functions before procedures including preparing the procedural environment orienting and assessing the patient and reviewing the patients medical record and surgeons notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met.
• Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.
• Performs circulating functions during procedures including monitoring and communicating patient condition documenting interventions and activities monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into out of and around the room.
• Performs scrub functions as needed including the preparation selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs equipment counts with colleagues.
• Provides nursing care to a complex moderate acuity procedural patient population in a technically complex environment.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CDPHE CMS OSHA etc.).
• Ensures compliance with all infection control standards.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include but are not limited to; Orthopedics Vascular Surgery OBGYN Internal Medicine Urology Psychiatry and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education clinical and research facility serving 4500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science medicine and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado awarding nearly 1450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in nursing biological science or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vascular Nurse experience.
• 4 years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking.
• Moderate sedation experience.
• Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area.
• Kronos/EPIC experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
• Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine Community Practice mandatory education and training.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate both in writing and verbally at all levels including physicians leadership and staff.
• Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedure coding.
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: Kristin Steelman

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply within one month of the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$81040 to $97248.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine-preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.