Registered Nurse

Description

ABOUT THE STEADMAN CLINIC

Join The Steadman Clinic Team and embark on a rewarding career where you can make a life-changing, and often life style-saving, impact on the lives of professional athletes and community members alike. Here, you won't just be part of a world-renowned orthopedic team; you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that transforms lives. You'll also be surrounded by the stunning mountain communities that are home to our clinics, allowing you to enjoy a unique lifestyle that balances professional growth with outdoor adventure and the rewarding experience of making a positive difference in people's lives. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to blend your professional passion with an extraordinary lifestyle in the heart of the Rockies. Come be part of something truly special!

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Practice: Dr. David Kuppersmith, MD; Internal Medicine

Status: Full-time, year-round; Benefits Eligible

Classification: Exempt - Salary

Location: Vail, CO - this role requires you to be onsite with occasional travel to other clinic locations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; shift dependent on business needs

Pay Range:  The entry pay for this position is $70,000-$80,000. Entry pay will increase from this base rate based on health care or applicable customer service experience.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate registered nurse to join our internal medicine practice.  The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient centered care by building strong relationships that promote improved health outcomes and a positive patient experience.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Work with our internal medicine physician to deliver comprehensive care to our patients undergoing surgery
• Obtain patient histories, perform medication reconciliation, and vital signs
• Assist the physician in communicating lab results, medication instructions and ensure that each patient is in full understanding of their care plan
• Coordinate appointments, follow-up visits, and necessary referrals to ensure continuity of care
• Assist in managing a busy internal medicine practice serving approximately 2,000 patients annually
• Support patients across multiple platforms and settings, including pre and post-op, clinic, surgery center, physical therapy, and off-site environments
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct and attention to detail in all aspects of patient care

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with attending physician to treat internal medicine patients in both clinical and surgical settings; performs procedures within the RN scope of practice as directed by the supervising physician in the clinic..
• Assists in preoperative evaluation and education.
• Performs initial interview and assessment of patient.
• Performs history and physical examination.
• Reviews diagnostic data.
• Prepares preoperative data sheets.
• Track and obtain radiographic studies and lab work required for preoperative patients.
• Assist in data collection and therapeutic treatments for multiple research studies.
• Communicate with outside/consulting physicians, occupational/physical therapists regarding ongoing care.
• Works with attending physician and staff to plan daily schedule to maximize efficiency of physician and assistant resources.
• Makes routine visits to assigned facilities and Steadman Clinic locations on schedule agreed upon with attending physician.
• Administrative tasks may include triaging and returning patient phone calls, preparing FMLA and disability forms and other correspondence under the direction of the supervising physician, and assisting with other tasks related to patient care.
• Contributes to development of evidence based clinical protocols and patient assessment forms.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility and department staff and collaborating physicians.
• Manages patient relations providing individuals with outstanding customer service and support; receives, investigates and resolves patient complaints and issues within the physician practice.
• Coordinates clinic schedule, patient flow, and serves as liaison to VHH and VVSC
• Handles various administrative details with initiative and good judgment.
• Answers inquiries and/or refers callers/patients to appropriate person/department.
• Gathers information and develops summaries as requested by physician.

RN Scope Of Practice

• Greets the patients in a polite, prompt and helpful manner and provides necessary explanation of procedures
• Assists physician as needed
• Verifies that pre-screening forms are completed accurately
• Verifies medical history, medications, and allergies.
• Performs and monitors vital signs
• Maintains patient medical records including procedure and anesthesia logs
• Performs patient follow-up phone calls
• Obtains lab results prior to the scheduled procedure
• Chart Audits
• Assists with additional patients as needed
• Reviews emergency drills quarterly
• Maintains a clean, neat and organized environment
• Follows OSHA Guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information per HIPAA guidelines and corporate compliance.

General  

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.
• Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes.
• Maintain personal commitment to the Steadman Clinic mission and values.
• Follow policies as established in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend regular staff meetings and other required meetings.
• Assists other staff as requested.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Please note, the responsibilities and scope outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve based on the business's needs. This job description serves as a general overview of key duties and responsibilities but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks required for the position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, and at the sole discretion of The Steadman Clinic.

Requirements

 Knowledge, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Current unrestricted RN license; ACLS; BLS
• Associates degree in Nursing
• Fluency in languages other than English preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.
• Must be energetic, quality driven and have proven ability to be productive member of a cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic and hospital personnel in involved in patient care.
• Must exercise highest degree of professional judgment under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed physician.
• Must demonstrate understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• Pleasant, courteous telephone manner required and ability to handle irritated patients.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously; ability to work with frequent interruptions. 
• Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and represent The Steadman Clinic in a mature, professional manner at all times.

Typical Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.

Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic and surgical environment.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.
• This position will cover surgery assists, rounding and clinic hours.  On call is required for nights and weekends
• Works with a variety of highly confidential, sensitive material.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and dealing with the public.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We support our employees and their families with a robust, comprehensive benefits package to ensure life in the mountains doesn’t come with compromise. Come work with us to enhance your career and thrive in our mountain communities. Benefits eligible employees receive the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous premium subsidies for you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement with a Safe Harbor contribution amount equal to 4% of eligible compensation and discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
• Time Off Benefits: Staff receive 7 paid holidays annually. Employees can also earn up to 155 hours of PTO within their first year. In addition, employees accrue sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours / year.
• $1000 Wellness Bonus to encourage adopting and maintaining wellness and an active lifestyle.
• Tuition & Education Reimbursement to support continuing education and career advancement.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support from licensed professionals.
• Leave Benefits: The Steadman Clinic covers the cost of paid family medical leave in Colorado, basic life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.

How to Apply: Applications for this position will be accepted until 30 days from the posting date. If the position is not filled during this time, the application window will be extended. Candidates who are selected to move through the interviewing process will be contacted directly. To apply, submit your online application.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000