Clinical RN Float

South Denver Cardiology is the most comprehensive cardiac facility in the region. We are one of Denver’s oldest specialty medical practices. Established in 1973, SDCA celebrates over 50 years of service to the south metro community and is committed to the highest quality patient care. The mission of South Denver Cardiology is to be the provider of choice for delivering the highest quality cardiac care to adults in the region. Be part of a team that is making a difference!

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and APPs as well as multidisciplinary team members; and providing education and support to these patients. The Float Nurse provides direct patient care and clinical support across multiple clinic locations. This role supports both the Clinical Nursing Team and the Pre‑Operative Nursing Team to ensure high‑quality, consistent patient care throughout the organization. The Float Nurse adapts to varying clinical environments, assists with patient assessments and procedures, and helps maintain efficient clinical workflows. This position requires strong clinical judgment, flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications, per current HIPAA regulations.
• Identifies patient service requirement by establishing rapport with potential and actual patients.
• Responsible for triaging patient, by phone or in person. The nurse appropriately incorporates the use of established protocols, available information, the nursing process, critical thinking, prioritizing, and delegation to resolve patient issues.
• Ensures correct prescription by communication with the physician and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes or refills.
• Will educate patients on their medical conditions, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications.
• Review of diagnostic test results with physicians. Differentiates normal results from abnormal results and obtain recommendations from the physicians. Informs patients of results and recommendations.
• Routinely see patients in the clinic for blood pressure management, medication titration, arrhythmia management, congestive heart failure exacerbations, and post procedure follow up.
• Will assist in management of Warfarin patients per protocol.
• Documents patient care activities using EHR.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanation of procedures, and answering questions.
• Assists the diagnostic team in administering pharmacological agents for diagnostic testing.
• Is an active member of Rapid Response and Code Blue team. Responsibilities include BLS/ACLS protocols.
• Acts as a resource for the medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
• Provides routine and emergent care as directed per protocol.
• Complies with federal, state, local and professional requirements and advises management of needed actions.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectious control policies and protocols.
• Travel between assigned satellite clinics based on staffing and patient needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high‐paced and stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Ability to read and interpret ECGs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred. - Candidates with an associate’s degree will be considered if actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Current Colorado RN License
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required, including ECG as needed
• ACLS and BLS within 3 months of hire
• Cardiology Experience Preferred Epic Experience Preferred
• Crash cart and supplies

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds
• Travel to multiple office locations

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person