Registered Nurse-Anesthesia Pain Service Job in Denver, Colorado Us
Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions delegated medical functions in accordance w/ accepted practice standards. Such functions include the initiation performance of nursing care through health promotion, supportive or restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis treatment of human disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, physical or mental condition using specialized knowledge, judgment, skill involving the application of biological, physical, social, behavioral science principles. CRS 12-38-103 (10). Makes members/patients their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, needs. Builds rapport cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs resolves problems.Makes members/patients their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, needs. Builds rapport cooperative relationship w/ members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs resolves problems.
Essential Functions:
- (Portions adopted from Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103)
- Evaluating health status through the collection assessment of health data CRS 12-38-103 (10)
- Collects subjective objective data
- Analyzes, reports, records data
- Uses data to identify health care problems create plan
- Prioritizes patient's needs
- Triage patients either in person or via telephone implements proper course of action in accordance w/ established protocol/guideline or in consultation w/ provider
- Conducts teleph1 call backs to patients requiring follow-up care
- Evaluates emergency situations initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, KP guidelines
- Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, plans for care/follow-up according to guidelines and/or standard nursing practice
- Health teaching health counseling to patients and/or their families
- Executing delegated medical functions which deliver aspects of care that implement are consistent w/ the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician's delegated authority
- Administers intravenous therapy other medications
- Providing therapy treatment that is supportive restorative to life well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others
- Refers to medical or community agencies per KP guidelines those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance
- Review monitor therapy treatment patient plans
- Initiate appropriate consultations and/or actions accordingly
- Facilitates the coordination integration of care between health care services; manages populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Colorado
- Applicant must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements
- ACLS certification procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) Taxonomy code required at time of hire
- Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities the ability to understand KP customer needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous med/surg experience preferred
- BLS strongly preferred
Preferred Skills:
This position is in the Clinical Anesthesia Pain Department. The RN works as part of an anesthesia procedural team, working closely with anesthesiologists and RTs to assess, assist and educate patients for their pain procedures. RN follows established guidelines and protocols in compliance with conscious sedation procedures and infection control. Must be ACLS certified, have completed the procedural sedation modules, and demonstrate experience in sterile technique. RN DTM work includes nurse triage, chart reviews, processing referrals, and extensive phone work. Must be flexible and be able to work at both Franklin and Rock Creek campuses. This is an on-call position. Flexibility and ability to be available for sick calls a must. Need great compassion and a great attitude. Rotate Schedule. Float between departments/locations/facilities.
Salary Range $31.84-$37.46 hourly