Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Rheumatology
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$33.04 - $49.57 an hour - Full-Time Days, 40 hours per week

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Rheumatology who will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physicians.

Benefits:
• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
• Colorado RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required by the end of conditional period
• One to two years experience in clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities
• Performs general nursing and administrative duties including assuming a clinical leadership role where required by providers, managers or the situation.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories, vital signs and thoroughly documents in patient chart.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms in orderly manner with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Performs venipunctures and finger stick phlebotomy, throat cultures, urinalysis, EKG's, and other laboratory procedures as directed.
• Administers immunizations and other injections (including IM, SQ, and intradermal), as well as oral medications as directed.
• Starts IV's and administers IV fluids and medications as directed.
• Phones in patient prescriptions and documents accordingly in patient chart.
• Provides patient education and instruction.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Pre-certifies and independently schedules inpatient/outpatient tests, surgical procedures, and treatments along with providing patient education/instruction prior to admission.
• Screens telephone calls for triage/referral, consulting physician as appropriate, and documents activity as per protocol.
• Informs patients of test results along with follow up instructions.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information.
• Performs follow-up with patients on provider ordered care, whether current or future orders in adherence to the corresponding Physician Clinics Orders Policy.

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.