Registered Nurse

Job Description

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Services Officer

Location: Denver

Salary: $54,670

Position Summary: Under general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare, consumer safety, and quality outcomes. Assists with providing direct patient care for those disproportionately at risk for acquiring or living with HIV/HCV.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments

• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care

• Observe/record patient behavior and performs initial health screening and diagnostic exams

• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient’s responses and conditions

• Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention, and after care

• Medication administration, documentation, and reassessment

• Change wound dressings and care for other treatment options

• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate

• Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients

• Coordinate and track outgoing/incoming referrals to specialty providers, as needed

• Coordinate and track prior authorization requests related to referrals and medication

• Assists with scheduling of patient appointments, referrals, updating of clinic records

• Provides clinical support to clinical staff and other programs

• Supports the direction and supervision of less skilled nursing/health care personnel

• Enters patient information, treatment notes and medical history in multiple databases, daily

• Supports the upkeep, tracking, monitoring and occasional reporting of patient activities

• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of HIPAA and OSHA regulations

• Act as a liaison between patient and all relevant professionals, programs and resources

• Assessing and proactively taking on new "ad hoc" duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Two-year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred. Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/Process/Performance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)-AHA-American Heart Association, Required

RN-Registered Nurse-DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies, Required

All certifications and licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Education:

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Software Utilized:

Experience working with basic office and database computer programs, including familiarity with Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Office Suite, and the internet

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

Must have an applicable understanding and experience with the harm reduction model, stages of change model, and motivational interviewing. Excellent communication, client relations and management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven organizational skills with high attention to detail. Ability to work well within the organizational structure. Must be willing to understand and practice the organization’s mission, vision and core values. Experience working with diverse populations including LGBTQIA populations.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

Works with standard office equipment including computer work station, printers, copiers, scanners and fax machine. Works with word processing software, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software. Communicates with clients and vendors using the telephone, e-mail, the Internet, and fax.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

Works in an office environment and on a mobile van. Requires ability to lift up to 45 pounds of materials. Requires clear speaking ability and the ability to use a telephone for extended periods. Requires ability to view a computer screen (near acuity). Requires fingering agility for keyboarding and using a telephone and other office equipment.

As employees of a charitable organization, CHN staff share the responsibility of serving as ambassadors for the organization in the community. This can be achieved by fostering the development of relationships with potential constituents & donors and by participating in CHN events/activities in a way that is meaningful to each employee.

General Benefits Description:

We offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits plan that includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b), Legal Shield, FSA, Life Insurance, EAP, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.