Orthopedic Clinic RN

Job Description:

Position Summary: The RN is responsible for providing nursing care to the patient under the direction of a physician or health care provider. The RN will assist the Orthopedic Provider in delivering high quality patient care and accurately document all necessary information within the patient s chart. The RN will perform nurse triage across the lifespan, in person and over the phone, using accepted nursing triage protocols and workflows. The RN will perform in-house lab tests, EKG s, assist with basic procedures as well as administer and document medications and vaccinations appropriately. The RN will follow- up with all outstanding patient orders, referrals, and prior authorizations daily.
Education/Training:
High school diploma or GED
Degree (minimum of associates) from accredited RN program
Experience:
At minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
Prefer at least 5 years of orthopedic nursing experience, preferably in a clinic setting
Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications:
Basic computer knowledge
Current RN licensure in the State of Colorado Current BLS Certification

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Weekday Day Shift

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Orthopedic

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Cerner

Holiday Coverage Required:
No