Clinic Registered Nurse - OPAT & Triage - Beacon Clinic at Boulder Community Health – Boulder, Colorado

Clinic Registered Nurse OPAT and Triage - Beacon Clinic
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$33.04 - $49.57 an hour - Full-Time Days, 40 hours per week

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Clinic RN who will be responsible for managing the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program and supporting patient triage for both new and established patients under the supervision of infectious disease physicians and the nurse practitioner. This role involves coordinating individualized infectious disease care plans, collaborating with clinical staff to develop and maintain discharge and home health plans, and ensuring seamless follow-up with home health agencies, infusion services, and skilled nursing facilities. The Clinic RN will serve as a key communicator with patients, families, providers, and payers, while also playing an active role in patient education, training, and monitoring for those with complex medical needs.

Benefits:
•Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
•Dental and Vision insurance
•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
•Paid Time Off
•Education assistance program
•Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•Colorado RN license in good standing.
•BLS certification required by the end of conditional period.
•Previous nursing and medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities
•Electronic Medical Record auditing including, but not limited to, order management, tasking and messaging, appointment recall, and inbound fax management to ensure efficiency and patient safety.
•Telephone triage calls for triage/referral in consultation with appropriate clinic provider(s).
•Retrieves and responds to phone or other messages in a timely manner. Documents all incoming and outgoing communication.
•Serves as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and nursing management of illness.
•Occasionally assist medical assistants with routine patient care and patient notification as needed.
•Set-up outpatient infusion and home health services, and/or other discharge related care as necessary.
•Works with physicians, nurses, and patients to assess the urgency of patient problems. Coordinate scheduled appointments based on need in consultation with the appropriate clinic provider(s).
•Assesses and provide individual status and care/instructions needed by the patient as indicated.
•Consistent and on time attendance is an essential function of the position.
•Monitor labs for home health patients and notify provider when outside expected limits.
•Performs select nursing duties for patient ages starting at 15 years to geriatric, as well as select administrative duties.
•Provides patient education and instruction as necessary.
•Maintains patient files, records, and other information.

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.