What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Sunrise Community Health Center?
Sunrise Community Health Summary
Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.
Registered Nurse
The Registered Nurse provides general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of medical providers.
***$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available***
(Bonus is Pro-Rated base on FTE)
Position Summary:
With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Registered Nurse will:
- Provide disease case management for patients.
- Monitor patients according to guidelines set by CDC, CCGC, State and Sunrise Community Health Center.
- Assist provider with treatments, exams, diagnostic procedures, and medications as required by an RN.
- Maintain proper stock of IV supplies/medications.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Assist in ordering and maintaining medications assigned.
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records. Record patient medical information and vital signs.
- Advise patients on health maintenance and preventative medicine.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Modify treatment plans where indicated.
- Support Medical Assistants and medical staff with medical nursing triage questions.
- Perform case management review as assigned. (DM, OB, Cardiovascular Disease, Asthma).
- Work closely with Medical Director and site management to ensure efficient and consistent compliance with clinical and operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure patient needs are being appropriately addressed through scheduling and triage.
- Assist team to maintain proper clinic flow.
- Support team to meet patient needs.
- Participate in collaborative measures as designated by CMO and COO.
- Follow and initiate policy for standing orders.
- Provide quarterly training to staff on current health care issues or medical procedures.
- Team Based Care – Clinical Care Collaboration – Work in collaboration and continuous partnership with providers, clinical staff, and community resources in a team approach to promote access to appropriate care in the goal of enhancing patient health.
- Pre-Visit Team Based Planning – Review daily schedule and chart by care team, ensure documented instructions are written on the schedule, typed into the EHR appointment note, or in the EHR as a flag or clinical list update.
- Ensure patient visit is more efficient by identifying: 1. Records from transitions of care are available during the patient visit. 2. Results from labs or diagnostic are in the EHR. 3. Labs or other services that are not specified in the standing orders protocols.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Certified & Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado,
- 2-4 years related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
Perks and Benefits:
At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off. Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!
Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.
Generous PTO and Leave Times:
- Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 6 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)
- Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
- Election Day ½ Day
Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
- FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
- Competitive 401K Plan
- Loan Forgiveness Programs*
- Referral Bonus
- Sign-on Bonus
Professional Development:
- Tuition and Training Reimbursement
- Agency Wide Training
- Master Class Subscription
Get Involved:
- Employee Recognition Programs
Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.
Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu), COVID and Tdap Vaccines are required for ALL staff.
Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.