Banner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit Senior for a nursing job in Greeley, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

C/P-Ortho Clinic

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$29.96 - $49.93/hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

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Location: University of Northern Colorado, Butler Hancock Athletic Training Room, 270 Alles Dr. Greeley, CO 80639. Clinic hours are Monday through 9am to 5pm: nights and weekends depending on game and practice coverage. Joining a staff of 9 certified athletic trainers. (3 of those athletic trainers are employed by Banner Health and 6 are employed by the University of Northern Colorado)

Schedule: Varied shifts due to practice, game, and travel coverage. Nights, weekend, holiday, and team travel are required elements of this position.

Athletic Training experience at the NCAA level or professional sports. Experience with women's softball and swim is desired but not a requirement. Open to different education levels due to recent education level switching.

Day to day: Evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses for student-athletes at the University of Northern Colorado. Expected sport responsibilities include women's softball and swim team. Daily communication with team physician, coaches, administrators. Coordination and management of referrals to UNC Team Physicians within Banner Health. Collaboration with UNC Sports Performance department.

Growing NCAA D1 athletics program. Competes in a premier FCS conference. Independent collegiate healthcare model focused on student-athlete health, safety, and wellness. D1 Sports Medicine program that strives to find and maintain work/life balance for its athletic trainers.

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position administers athletic training services in a community or clinic setting under the supervision of a supervising physician. They also have the capability of providing support to Orthopedic Surgeons or Sports Medicine Physicians through duties as an Athletic Trainer in the physician practice. These services include, but are not limited to, school screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consults, injury assessment, and treatment and case management of injured athletes/clients undergoing rehabilitation. Oversees a college/professional level team, including frequently attending practices and games for educational institution, athletic clubs and community athletic events. This position may also provide proper post operative wound care and education, removal of sutures and dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by attending physician. May educate and train new and or less experienced athletic trainers. This not only includes on daily treatment plans, etc., but also in monthly grand rounds.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates musculoskeletal injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice of athletic training. Reports injuries and treatment plans to the head coach. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit. Assists providers with clinical examinations, including obtaining medical history and vitals, prepare injections, and taking necessary measurements. Instruct patients in pre- and post-operative care, proper care of casts and splints, and crutch training.

2. Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure client safety. Reports progress and medical changes to referring physician or appropriate medical provider.

3. Educates clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs. Provide evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainers, and the applicable state's Board of Athletic Training.

4. May perform first and second assist functions during procedures and surgeries under direct supervision of a surgeon if candidate possesses current NBCOT certification or is currently training for the OTC license. May assist physician in reduction of fractures and dislocations. Assists with and performs the removal of orthopedic hardware and wound closure. Able to interpret most types of orthopedic fractures and dislocations on x-ray films.

5. May apply, adjust and remove casts, splints, immobilization devices and traction under physician direction. Removes sutures, staples, pins and wires. Changes dressings and cares for wounds. Measures and fits patients for braces and other orthopedic devices. Educates patients about various orthopedic conditions.

6. Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure client safety. Reports progress and medical changes to referring physician or appropriate medical provider. Evaluates injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.

7. Raises public awareness by developing and maintaining educational materials, resources and references for target patient population. Incorporates best practices and responds to emerging trends to enhance clinical care and programs or services and develops effective tools to measure performance.

8. Provides expertise in the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of new business opportunities and activities related to Athletic Training programs. Guides the development and implementation of programs, short and long-range goals and objectives and determines the optimal progression to obtain these goals. Plans, organizes, or attends community events, programs, special events, speaking engagements and educational activities. Serves as a community spokesperson and advocate for target population.

9. Has autonomy to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, community/educational institution customers (administration, coaches, athletes, etc.), third party payers, medical supply companies, community and business organizations, and potential patient referral facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited university training program.

Must possess knowledge of Athletic Training practices and competencies as typically acquired through seven years of experience.

Current Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer certification and must possess a valid athletic trainer license issued in the state of practice, if applicable. Basic Life Support ( BLS) certification.

Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.

Employees working at Banner Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field.

Current certification as an Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) or Orthopedic Specialty Certified by (BOC).

10 years of experience in Sports Medicine Field performing Athletic Trainer duties.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2024-08-29

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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