Registered Nurse – Internal Medicine, Cherry Creek

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Registered Nurse –

Internal Medicine, Cherry Creek

Position #: 00828336 – Requisition

#: 35215

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality support to

physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in meeting the

operational needs of the practice and the medical needs of the

patient. The RN assesses and evaluates patient conditions, and then

plans, implements, provides, and documents patient care in a manner

that follows professional nursing standards and outlined

practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for

physicians.

• Performs telephone triage, patient education, handling of

physician phone calls, and pharmacy calls.

• Takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, and

ensures medical chart/lab test results are available and

complete.

• Administers immunizations and minor treatments as

prescribed.

• Respond to patient questions and concerns as a liaison between

physician and patient.

• Reports all test results to the patient as directed by the

physician.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in

Denver, 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 4,500 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 1,450 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 have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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 .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to

recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and

administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture

of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We

encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with

disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all

veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized

as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is

committed to diversity and equality in education and

employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program through the

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the

American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Intermediate Level:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program through the

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the

American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).

• 2 years of Nursing experience.

Senior Level:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program through the

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the

American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).

• 4 years of Nursing experience.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related

technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a

year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks):

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 1-2+ years of job-related/clinic experience.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
• Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Epic, Kronos, and HealthStream experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

healthcare provider level CPR certification.

• Registered Nurse (RN), State of Colorado.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the

position.

• Maintains all required continuing education requirements.
• Must be able to work in person.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, including

physicians, leadership, and staff within the various affiliate

organizations (UCH, Children’s Colorado, CU Medicine, CU SOM).

• Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to compile complex reports and develop

presentations.

• Ability to compose letters and memorandums.
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations.
• Ability to finish tasks promptly.

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: Jen Weber,

[email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best

consideration will be given to those who apply by November 16,

2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this

position has been established as

Entry Level: $63,440 to $73,590

Intermediate Level: $68,198 to $79,110

Senior Level: $72,956 to $86,088

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the

University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of

possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is

eligible for overtime compensation.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected]

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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 other

vaccine 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 the

occupational health medical surveillance program .