Registered Nurse; RN - MIDC Procedures

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - MIDC Procedures
National Jewish Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center (MIDC), an outpatient endoscopy unit specializing in pulmonary and gastrointestinal procedures. This position offers a dynamic and fulfilling environment with a focus on teamwork, flexibility, and work/life balance.

Key responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Providing patient care in pre-op, post-op, and procedural settings
• Circulating during endoscopic procedures to support physicians and ensure patient safety
• Assisting with motility testing and specialized diagnostic procedures
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, patient-centered clinic
• Contributing to a supportive environment that emphasizes quality, communication, and continuous learning

The MIDC operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with no weekend or holiday shifts required.

For 125 years, National Jewish Health has been the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, widely recognized for excellence in the treatment of lung, immune, and related diseases. The institution combines comprehensive clinical care with cutting-edge research and academic education to advance the field of medicine and improve patient outcomes. Nurses at National Jewish Health are essential members of the care team and enjoy a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and exceptional patient care.

Position Summary
Accurately plans and provides professional nursing care utilizing a systematic approach incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care. The Inpatient or Procedural RN is responsible and accountable for facilitation and management of care coordination across the healthcare continuum. Utilizes the nursing process to work with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care. Demonstrates core competencies in their area of practice.

The Inpatient/Procedural RN assists in providing crisis intervention, providing answering service coverage, interdepartmental problem-solving, and ensuring safe care.

Essential Duties

Collects and analyzes pertinent data and information relative to the patient's needs. Demonstrates proficient, skillful, and rapid assessment of patient problems and needs in the inpatient or procedural areas.

Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems or issues and communicates concerns to the provider.

Identifies expected and/or desired outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient and ensures the plan of care reflects the cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age, educational, and psychosocial differences of patient.

Collaborates with providers and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth and efficient inpatient or procedural workflows.

Provides professional nursing care exercising independent judgment in utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.

Facilitates appropriate medical care, carries out provider orders, and documents care in EMR.

Provides patient education using methods and approaches recognizing the specific needs and concerns of the individual patient.

Completes and maintains competence in assigned area.

Participates in projects, activities, committees, related to nursing and health care in clinical and organizational settings.

Participates in evidenced based practice and research strategies to advance inpatient or procedural nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

Participates as a member of the hospital's Code Blue response team as needed.

Other Duties

Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Functions as a preceptor or Clinical House Supervisor as assigned.

May oversee and guide the work of other nursing and support staff.

Competencies

Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.

Ethics: Practices ethically;
Integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to guide practice; demonstrates compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of all people; advocates for healthcare consumer's rights to informed decision-making and self-determination; maintains therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries; safeguards privacy and confidentiality of healthcare consumers, and their data and information [Standard of Professional Performance (SPP) 7].

Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message [SPP 9].

Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treat others with dignity and respect and maintains a…