Registered Nurse - OBGYN, Central Park - OB/GYN
Company: University of Colorado
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - OBGYN, Central Park
University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus School of
Medicine Dean's Office, Community Practice Division Registered
Nurse - OBGYN, Central Park Health Care Principal Professional
Position - Requisition Applications are accepted electronically
ONLY at The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19
vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start
date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be
found at: Anschutz: Denver: Exemptions vary by campus
location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions: Anschutz
Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or
personal reasons. Consolidated/Central Services Administration -
Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions. The University of
Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with
demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and
working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively
with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds. School of
Medicine Dean's Office, Community Practice Division has an opening
for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Health Care
Principal Professional; Registered Nurse - OBGYN, Central Park
position. 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. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts
here. Jobs in this career family are responsible for performing a
wide range of professional duties to support the university's
teaching, research and/or service missions through the provision of
health and wellness services, dealing with general, indirect
patient care operations and management of healthcare services.
Functions include hospital administration, healthcare regulatory
compliance, patient relations, operational services, admissions,
and medical records. Includes professional assignments in medicine,
dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, counseling and behavioral health,
public health, dietetics and nutrition, other allied health fields,
alternative medicine and therapies, and related disciplines.
Principal Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion,
analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a
wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial
and student services functions. Work involves creating,
integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a
professional field. Work is performed at an advanced or expert
level. Principal Professionals are either work leads over others or
are considered a subject matter expert in a particular area.
Position Summary: Provides direct patient care in a procedural
setting at a proficient level, in accordance with 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. Position Responsibilities & Essential Duties:
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on
patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available
resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as
appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to
coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge,
referral and attend to all age-related physical, spiritual, and
psychosocial needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or
family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age,
culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates
patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and
new hires. Performs circulating functions before procedures,
including preparing the procedural environment, orienting and
assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record and
surgeon's 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. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking
skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and
take immediate and appropriate action. Competencies: To perform the
job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in
a timely manner; gathers and analyzes evidenced-based information
skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group
problem-solving situations; uses rational thought processes when
dealing with emotional topics. Customer Service - Manages difficult
or emotional customer situations; responds promptly and properly to
customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service;
responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits
objectivity and openness to others' points of view; gives and
welcomes constructive feedback; contributes to building a positive
team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; builds
morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports
everyone's efforts to succeed. Dependability - Follows
instructions, responds to management direction; takes
responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long
work hours when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time;
notifies appropriate personnel with plan alterations. Safety and
Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines
appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe
conditions; uses equipment and materials properly and with
appropriate training and/or documented competencies. Technical
Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training
and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build
knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Knowledge,
Skills, and Experience: Within scope of job, requires critical
thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with
minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment, and take appropriate action. Follows Standard
Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: The physical demands,
work environment factors and mental functions described below 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. Frequency: N= Not
at all R= Rarely: Less than once an hour O= Occasional: 1-4
times/hour or up to 1/3 of the shift F= Frequent: 5-12 times/hour
or up to 2/3 of the shift C= Constant: More than 2/3 of the shift
Activity Frequency Activity Frequency Stand C Push or pull with
hands/arms F Walk C Lift hands above head O Walk on uneven &/or
slippery surfaces O Climb or balance R Sit F Stoop, kneel, crouch,
crawl, bend O Use of hands C Climb stairs N Forceful grip w/ hands
O Talk C Reach w/ arms O Hear C Lifting up to 10 lbs C Work in
outdoor weather conditions R Lifting up to 25 lbs F Awkward
postures F Lifting up to 50 lbs F Close vision (20" or less) C
Communicate C Distance vision (20' ) F Interpersonal skills C
Peripheral vision C Ability to adjust focus C Depth perception C
Work in a loud environment O Note: This job description is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
or qualifications associated with this position. This description
is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being
performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of
this position may change from time to time and/or based on business
need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and
responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring
authority. Minimum Qualifications: 1-2 years of nursing experience
in procedural care/OR Bachelor in the Science of Nursing Licenses
and Certifications: Colorado State licensure as a Registered Nurse
(RN). Advance Life Support (ACLS) required Basic Life Support (BLS)
Healthcare Provider required. Applicants must meet minimum
qualifications at the time of hire. Candidates will be responsible
for travel expenses related to the interview process and any
relocation expenses . click apply for full job details
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