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Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Invasive Cardiology Cath/EP Registered Nurse is a critical care nurse responsible for all aspects of safe patient care delivery for patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures in Invasive Cardiology Labs.   This position provides direct patient nursing care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values and mission of Denver Health. This position will participate in the overnight and weekend Invasive Cardiology call pool as part of an emergency response team.

Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice (2015) to provide leadership with the nursing process. Utilize and support the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas as a part of his or her daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson caring Science Institute."

Education: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Work Experience:  One-two years Cath Lab/EP Lab experience preferred, or two-three years critical care/intensive care experience required in lieu of Cath/EP Lab experience.

Licenses:

• Active Registered Nurse License in the State of Colorado or a participating compact state required.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision within scope of practice in a fast-paced procedural environment. (20%)

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate in EMR and hemodynamic program. (20%)

• Operates complex specialty equipment within scope of practice and demonstrated competencies for patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures in Invasive Cardiology Labs. (20%)

• Administers conscious sedation and/or other medications to support cardiovascular and electrophysiology cases within scope of practice and demonstrated competencies. (20%)

• This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule including but not limited to extended shifts and on-call per operational needs. Ability to arrive in thirty (30) min or less for after-hours call situations. (20%)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to recognize and interpret cardiac arrhythmia.

• Ability to recognize and interpret normal and abnormal hemodynamic responses.

• In-depth knowledge of coronary and peripheral artery anatomy, as well as cardiac electrical pathways.

• Ability to operate complex specialty equipment within Invasive Cardiology Labs with demonstrated competencies

• Knowledge of techniques, methods and competencies of clinical nursing practices

• Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment

• Knowledge of standards, policies and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to nursing

• Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment

• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team-oriented environment

• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations

• EPIC Skills or other EMR skill required.

• Proficiency with MS Office preferred.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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