RN Nurse Navigator - Melanoma Clinic, Highlands Ranch
2 days ago
Aurora
RN Nurse Navigator - Melanoma Clinic, Highlands Ranch Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Community Practice Job Title: RN Nurse Navigator - Melanoma Clinic, Highlands Ranch Position #: 00846358 - Requisition #: 39431 Job Summary: * Triages, coordinates care, and orders appropriate patient testing under University of Colorado School of Medicine protocols and guidance with heavy focus on managing needs within and outside of the organization so as to prevent unnecessary ER visits, hospital admissions, and/or readmissions. * Acts as Liaison between patient and clinical staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community/external resources to address the health needs of patients by assessing for clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, and financial barriers to care. Once identified, works with the care team to find and/or create a plan to overcome barriers for successful health outcomes. * Participates in relevant quality workgroups to assist in the development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and workflows to improve patient and provider compliance with meeting health measures and meeting the needs of the patients/families. * Responsible for managing routine correspondence and medical records to referring agencies and providers in accordance with policy. * Collaborates directly with primary physician and care team to help educate/reinforce specific disease processes, treatments, and recommendations to properly diagnose, treat, and mitigate problems based on multidisciplinary care plan. * Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and follows up by both proactively reaching out to patients/families and continuously addressing direct phone calls and messages from patients. 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: 15/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: * Graduate of an accredited Nursing program through Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). * One to two (1-2) years of nursing experience. * Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: * Three or more (3+) years of registered nurse experience in either a clinical or a hospital setting. * Two or more (2+) years of experience in nurse navigation in specialty area. * Bilingual, Spanish-speaking. * Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area. * Epic, Kronos, and Healthstream experience. 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. 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. How to Apply: * A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position * Curriculum vitae / Resume * Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Screening of Applications Begins: Anticipated Pay Range: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: ADA Statement: Background Check Statement: Vaccination Statement: Job Category Primary Location Schedule Posting Date Unposting Date To apply, visit () Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency () RN Nurse Navigator - Melanoma Clinic, Highlands Ranch - 39431 University Staff The Nurse Navigator (NN) will be a member of the care team that will be focused on providing personalized one-on-one patient care. The NN 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. The NN will assist in expediting the process for evaluation of clinic patients through a multidisciplinary team approach, coordination of services, and scheduling exams, optimizing patient care outcomes. The NN will help the patient navigate clinic visits, follow-up testing, diagnostics, labs, and other services, coordinate care to reduce gaps in understanding, counsel and educate patients and families, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):Questions should be directed to: Emma Porter, () Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply within one month of the posting date. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $83,794 to $100,552.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 () CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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 () . 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 () . 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 () .Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21969 - SOM-DEAN DO CPD - SURGERY : Full-time : Mar 30, 2026 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Emma Porter Posting Contact Email: () Position Number: 00846358jeid-46ff4d9c4359684ea9c47ba6fa6034e7 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.