Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Colorado

Job Title: Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Denver, CO Description:   Want to know more about what it's like to work at Kaiser Permanente? Click here to listen to what our employees and leader have to say.   Job ID:   DE.0900601 Company Name:   Kaiser Permanente Job Category:   Healthcare Location:   Denver, CO Position Type:   Full-Time, Employee Experience:   1-2 Years Experience Date Posted:   March 18, 2010 Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD: 12/09/09-12/11/09 IF YOU ARE A COLORADO INTERNAL EMPLOYEE, YOU MUST PLACE YOUR BID ON THE BID LINE Register to View , NOT ONLINE.JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of preliminary and supportive medical (diagnostic, evaluative and therapeutic) and behavioral health procedures within delegated guidelines and following established practices and procedures. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.JOB REQUIREMENTS: Completion of an accredited advanced practice nursing program (APN required), and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Masters degree and advanced nurse certification in specialty areas are required. Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with prescriptive authority or eligible to receive prescriptive authority. Two or more years of experience doing Mental Health work. Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs. National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates patient’s mental status and need for therapy based upon application of psychiatric principles, methods and procedures. Provides therapeutic interventions including individual, marital, family, group and biofeedback therapies. Evaluates patients to distinguish between psychiatric conditions and symptoms caused by physical illness versus psychological pathology. Obtains complete medical history of assigned patients and follows through on appropriate disposition of patient in conjunction with written protocols and physician consultation as needed. Interprets and integrates findings on the basis of general medical and behavioral health specific knowledge and exercises independent judgment. Determines need for physician consultation based on evaluations and established guidelines. Prescribes medication and writes treatment orders with concurrence and/or countersignature of the supervisory physician. Monitors patients’ compliance with medication plan and its effectiveness; instructs patients in the use of medication; administers psychotropic medications and conducts follow-ups as indicated. Assumes responsibility for patient safety and management during psychological evaluation and treatment program. Continuously assesses, evaluates, and records patient response to program. Plans and presents inservice education for the medical facility and participates with other providers and health educators in the development and implementation of patient education programs. Provides case consultation to referring medical providers.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.COMPLIANCE LANGUAGE: Supports compliance and Kaiser Permanent’s Code of Conduct by adhering to federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements, by policies and procedures. Responds appropriately to observed fraud and abuse.Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request. SCHEDULE: Daytime Hours Monday – Friday; Some evening hours required; Rotating Schedule; Holidays; Weekends; Nights; Floats between Departments/Locations/Facilities STARTING SALARY RANGE : $39.73 - $45.36 (Hourly) - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -.

Job Title: Advanced Practice RN CNS - CV / Intens Company: Poudre Valley Health System Location: Loveland, CO Description:  WOW!  Take a Look. If you haven’t looked at Poudre Valley Health System lately, look again. We’re the healthcare leaders in Northern Colorado, and our system is growing fast. Our hospitals are located in Fort Collins and Loveland—two of the most desirable cities in the United States in which to live. Come work at one of the top 100 places to work (Modern Healthcare) in one of the best cities in America (Money Magazine)!  In 2008, we received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for performance excellence! If you like sunshine, great shops and restaurants, lots of parks and open space, excellent schools and safe, mid-sized communities—and, of course, an exceptional workplace, you’re going to love Northern Colorado and Poudre Valley Health System. Advanced Practice RN – CNS – CV IntensMedical Center of the Rockies  Serves as a resource for staff nurses and physicians to coordinate the movement of patients through the health care continuum.  Uses the nursing process at the advanced practice level to provide direct/indirect patient care for the CV patient population.  The advanced practice nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of a specific population in the acute care setting.  The APRN integrates education, research, management, leadership, and consultation into clinical roles, and they function in collegial relationships with members of the health care team.Master of Science degree in Nursing required.  Minimum of 5 years acute care nursing experience in the identified area of expertise preferred.  Certification in specialty area preferred.  Current BLS, ACLS required at hire, or training will occur during orientation or at the next available training.  Active Colorado Nursing License.  Listed on the Advance Practice Registry for the Colorado State Board of Nursing; (or active on another State Board of Nursing registry until pending Colorado Registry is active with Senior Management approval; this individual will not be able to give direct patient care in the advanced practice role until Colorado Board Registered). PVHS also seeks experienced nurses in several areas. Visit our website for more information and to apply at www.pvhs.org and search Req # 12376  OR CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW:  https://www.healthcaresource.com/poudre/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=667167  Poudre Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist-Medical/Surgical (RN Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Denver, CO Description: Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist-Medical/Surgical (RN & LPN) JobID: Register to View 5252 City: Denver State: CO Description: MSN who functions as direct caregiver, educator, consultant, coordinator and researcher w/in the organization. ? Work collaboratively w/ other disciplines & depts. ? Supports the development or care delivered to clients throughout the system. ? Supports the development of clinical practice standards and provides clinical education, and skills supervision w/in a specific clinical team ? Provides improvements in clinical and skills outcomes, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - ICU Company: Poudre Valley Health System Location: Denver, CO Description: WOW!  Take a Look. If you haven’t looked at Poudre Valley Health System lately, look again. We’re the healthcare leaders in Northern Colorado, and our system is growing fast. Our hospitals are located in Fort Collins and Loveland—two of the most desirable cities in the United States in which to live. Come work at one of the top 100 places to work (Modern Healthcare) in one of the best cities in America (Money Magazine)!  In 2008, we received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for performance excellence!  If you like sunshine, great shops and restaurants, lots of parks and open space, excellent schools and safe, mid-sized communities—and, of course, an exceptional workplace, you’re going to love Northern Colorado and Poudre Valley Health System. Advanced Practice RN/Clinical Nurse Specialist - ICUPoudre Valley Hospital   Hiring manager will consider either part-time or full-time hours (40-80 hrs per pay period) Minimum of 5 years experience Critical Care nursing required, CCRN certification preferred. Minimum of 1 year experience as a CNS/APRN preferred. Exciting opportunity to be part of a learning team and a healthy work environment.  Serves as a resource for staff nurses and physicians to coordinate the movement of critically ill patients through the health care continuum. Directs the orientation, education, and competency assessments of critical care and emergency services nurses and clinical support staff. Delegates to clinical coordinators, unit educators and data specialist. Uses the nursing process at the advanced practice level to provide direct/indirect patient care for a specific population. The advanced practice nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of a specific population in the acute care setting. The APRN integrates education, research, management, leadership, and consultation into clinical roles, and they function in collegial relationships with members of the health care team. Requirements: Master of Science degree in Nursing required. Minimum of 5 years acute care nursing experience in the identified area of expertise preferred. Certification in specialty area preferred. Current BLS required at hire, or training will occur during orientation or at the next available training.Minimum Licensing: Colorado Nursing License Listed on the Advance Practice Registry for the Colorado State Board of Nursing; (or active on another State Board of Nursing registry until pending Colorado Registry is active with Senior Management approval; this individual will not be able to give direct patient care in the advanced practice role until Colorado Board Registered).  PVHS also seeks experienced nurses in several areas.   Visit our website for more information and to apply at www.pvhs.org or click link below to apply:    https://www.healthcaresource.com/poudre/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=802837  Poudre Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist Company: HCA-The Healthcare Company Location: Lone Tree, CO Description: Ortho-Spine NP for Lone Tree Colorado Exciting growth opportunity for new expansion of 7 Main OR's, dedicated to Total Joints and Spine patients. This dynamic position is primarily responsible for ensuring all patients receive quality care and comprehensive services to include pain management.  Job tasks and responsibilities include: Coordinates patient care and flow throughout the continuum Acts as a total joint clinical resource/role model for all areas caring for total joint patients Provides and coordinates educational activities Involved with the marketing and promotion of the services provided Assist with discharge process   Job qualifications include: Current licensure as an Nurse Practitioner. 1+ years of recent NP experience required. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Must have at least 3 years of experience in the care of total joint patients. Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Some travel may be required. EOE EOE View Our Organization Profile Community, Facility, & Organization

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist-Education-PEDS Specialist-Full Time-Days Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Denver, CO Description: The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center is seeking a Masters prepared RN with clinical expertise in Pediatrics Intensive Care for a position as Education Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for pediatric acute and critical care areas. The CNS will work at the bedside with staff to assess learning needs, design, implement, and evaluatePediatric education. The CNS will function autonomously and in collaboration with the health care team to support staff in developing advanced practice skills, conducting nursing research, and implementing just in time teaching to meet patient care needs. The CNS will be responsible for improving clinical performance in pediatric care areas including but not limited to skill gap analysis of staff/peer review, high level assessment skills, monitoring skills, emergency response, and multidisciplinary case studies.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular (RN Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Denver, CO Description: Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular (RN & LPN) JobID: Register to View 5245 City: Denver State: CO Description: Key Areas of responsibility: ? Education and staff development, ? Research, quality, and clinical practice

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Emergency Services Company: Poudre Valley Health System Location: Denver, CO Description:  WOW!  Take a Look. If you haven’t looked at Poudre Valley Health System lately, look again. We’re the healthcare leaders in Northern Colorado, and our system is growing fast. Our hospitals are located in Fort Collins and Loveland—two of the most desirable cities in the United States in which to live. Come work at one of the top 100 places to work (Modern Healthcare) in one of the best cities in America (Money Magazine)!  In 2008, we received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for performance excellence!  If you like sunshine, great shops and restaurants, lots of parks and open space, excellent schools and safe, mid-sized communities—and, of course, an exceptional workplace, you’re going to love Northern Colorado and Poudre Valley Health System. Advance Practice RN/Clinical Nurse SpecialistEmergency Services Support Medical Center of the Rockies  The APRN integrates education, research, management, leadership, and consultation into clinical roles, and they function in collegial relationships with members of the health care team.  Serves as a resource for staff nurses and physicians in the Emergency Department to coordinate the movement of patients through the healthcare continuum.  Uses the nursing process at the advanced practice level to provide direct/indirect patient care for a specific population.  The advanced practice nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of a specific population in the acute care setting.  Role models Patient and Family Centered Care. Master of Science degree in Nursing required.  Minimum of 5 years acute care nursing experience in the identified area of expertise preferred.  Certification in specialty area preferred. Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC required at hire, or training will occur during orientation or at the next available training.  Active Colorado Nursing License.  Listed on the Advance Practice Registry for the Colorado State Board of Nursing; (or active on another State Board of Nursing registry until pending Colorado Registry is active with Senior Management approval; this individual will not be able to give direct patient care in the advanced practice role until Colorado Board Registered).  CEN Preferred. PVHS also seeks experienced nurses in several areas.   Visit our website for more information and to apply at www.pvhs.org or click link below to apply:  https://www.healthcaresource.com/poudre/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=534531  Poudre Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST-CRITICAL CARE Company: Exempla Healthcare Location: Wheat Ridge, CO Description: EXEMPLA DESCRIPTION: Our hospital system is not just buildings, or remodeled nursing units, or the latest pieces of technology. Our hospital system is not defined by the awards we have earned or the number of patients we serve. What gives meaning to Exempla Healthcare is our people! It's our physicians, staff and volunteers who display their commitment to our mission and our values in exceptional ways every day. The actions of our people help bring a sense of belonging and hope to our patients; they give a sense of home and family that can be felt. We are Exempla Healthcare and we invite you to join us. The following department is looking for an individual to join their team. They are looking for someone who will share the same passion and commitment demonstrated everyday by their service. This individual needs to be committed to delivering the best possible healthcare for our patients SITE DESCRIPTION: Since 1905, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center has been advancing the art of healing and the science of medicine throughout western Colorado. Today, the 400 bed, community-based hospital offers a comprehensive spectrum of specialized care, from birth to end-of life. Every patient can be assured of receiving the highest standards of care. Lutheran's national accreditations include Level III Trauma, Level IIIA Neonatal, Chest Pain Center of America, and the county's only Sleep Disorder Center. The hospital's 2,540 employees, 819 Physicians and 668 volunteers have helped Lutheran earn numerous awards, including being named one of the nation's Top 100 Hospitals seven times. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center& Leading by Example. UNIT DESCRIPTION: Clinical Nurse Specialist for our 18 bed ICU, 12 bed Neuro Intermediate Care Area (INCA) and 24 bed Intermediate Surgical Care Unit (ISCU). JOB DESCRIPTION: A Master's prepared nurse who functions in the roles of direct caregiver, educator, and consultant within the organization. The goal is to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments to improve and maintain the quality of care delivered to clients throughout the system. This role supports the development of care delivered to clients throughout the system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: " Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree required " Master's Degree in Nursing (or within 6 months of graduation) required " Three years staff nurse experience in area of specialty required In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon Exempla needs or requirements " Current licensure in the State of Colorado " BCLS / ACLS certification required and CCRN preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: " Previous Clinical Nurse Specialist experience preferred " Prescriptive authority " Experience in adult education preferred " Membership in professional organization encouraged SUMMARY: At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

Job Title: Advance Practice RN/CNS #1043699 Company: Poudre Valley Health System Location: Loveland, CO Description: Department: MCR Nursing Units Support Schedule: Part-time Shift: Day shift This Advance Practice RN/CNS position will work in the MCR Medical unit.Summary: Serves as a resource for staff nurses and physicians in the trauma, medical, surgical departments to coordinate the movement of patients through the healthcare continuum. Uses the nursing process at the advanced practice level to provide direct/indirect patient care for a specific population. The advanced practice nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of a specific population in the acute care setting. The APRN integrates education, research, management, leadership, and consultation into clinical roles, and they function in collegial relationships with members of the health care team.. Role models patient- and family-centered care. Requirements: Master of Science degree in Nursing required. Minimum of 5 years acute care nursing experience in the identified area of expertise preferred. Certification in specialty area preferred. Current BLS required at hire, or training will occur during orientation or at the next available training. Active Colorado Nursing License. Listed on the Advance Practice Registry for the Colorado State Board of Nursing; (or active on another State Board of Nursing registry until pending Colorado Registry is active with Senior Management approval; this individual will not be able to give direct patient care in the advanced practice role until Colorado Board Registered).