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Lead Registered Nurse - Oncology, Highlands Ranch

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Lead Registered Nurse - Oncology, Highlands Ranch

Position #: 00837193 - Requisition #:37267

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Is a lead and subject matter expert for the other Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, front desk staff, providers, and other ancillary members of the team.

• Trains and helps the Practice Manager/Director onboard new staff members (as applicable).

• Assists the Practice Manager/Director with workload management to ensure each Provider is effectively supported and able to operate at the top of their scope.

• Performs telephone triage, patient education, handling of physician phone calls, and pharmacy calls; may assist by calling to set up appointments, procedures, or arrange hospital tests or admissions using, interpreting, communicating, and documenting with proper medical terminology.

• Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes of care and customer satisfaction standards.

• Evaluates and identifies members' needs.

• Assists the physician with procedures as necessary.

• Administers immunizations and minor treatments as prescribed; records and documents all such activities in the chart.

Work Location:

Onsite

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, biological science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) years of registered nurse experience in a clinical setting.

• One (1) year of registered nurse experience in specialty area.

Substitution:

Conditions of Employment:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.

• Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training.

• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.

• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more (3+) years of registered nurse experience in a clinical setting.

• Two or more (2+) years of registered nurse experience in specialty area.

• Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area.

• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.

• Computer skills: EPIC, Kronos, MS Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, at all levels, including physicians, leadership, and staff.

• Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedure coding.

• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures.

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Lead Registered Nurse - Oncology, Highlands Ranch - 37267 University Staff

The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality support to physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in meeting the operational needs of the practice and the medical needs of the patient. Works collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to promote positive patient outcomes. The Lead RN assesses and evaluates patient conditions, and then plans, implements, provides, and documents patient care in a manner that follows professional nursing standards and outlined practices. Additionally, the Lead RN is responsible for being a leader to the team and a subject matter expert in the area they work. The Lead RN supports the Practice Manager/Director with training and onboarding of new employees, daily assignments, process improvement, and department development as needed, along with various other opportunities to champion process improvement and growth in leadership.

• this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9709453&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fadvantage.cu.edu%2F) .

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressQuestions should be directed to: Jessica Knuth, Jessica.Knuth@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9709453&targetURL=mailto%3AJessica.Knuth%40cuanschutz.edu)

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply within 08/10/2025.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $81,040 to $97,248.The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9709453&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu.edu%2Fnode%2F153125)

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9709453&targetURL=mailto%3Ahr.adacoordinator%40cuanschutz.edu) .

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9709453&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fschedules%2Fdownloads%2Fadult%2Fadult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9709453&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.cuanschutz.edu%2Fehs%2Fhome%2Fdivisions%2Foccupational-health%2Foh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : United States Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21969 - SOM-DEAN DO CPD - SURGERY : Full-time : Jul 10, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jessica Knuth Posting Contact Email: Jessica.Knuth@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9709453&targetURL=mailto%3AJessica.Knuth%40cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00837193 je-32a8d3e5172b4931b8c34600009ea326

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.