Job Details: RN - Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist

Company: Medical Center of Aurora, The – The Medical Center of Aurora has three campuses in Aurora and Centennial, cities to the east and south of Denver, CO. With more than 340 beds and 450 doctors on staff, the center specializes in heart and vascular care, surgical services, women’s services, cancer services, and the neurosciences, including spine, brain and stroke care. The Medical Center of Aurora is part of HealthONE, the largest healthcare system in the Denver area.

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The Medical Center of Aurora has three campuses in Aurora and Centennial, cities to the east and south of Denver, CO. With more than 340 beds and 450 doctors on staff, the center specializes in heart and vascular care, surgical services, women's services, cancer services, and the neurosciences, including spine, brain and stroke care. The Medical Center of Aurora is part of HealthONE, the largest healthcare system in the Denver area.

The Medical Center of Aurora has received numerous awards for its heart and vascular services. It is the only hospital in Colorado with a Level 1 Cardiac Center and, in 2005, the hospital was designated a 'Cardiovascular Center for Excellence' by its parent company, HCA. Only four of HCA's 170 hospitals received the award. The hospital's Cardiac Alert Program, a program designed to train and equip first responders to more quickly and accurately detect and treat heart attacks, has served as a model for heart programs across the country.

The Medical Center of Aurora's stroke, pulmonary, and critical care services also have been recognized by organizations that evaluate healthcare providers. Healthgrades.com, which ranks doctors, hospitals and nursing homes, acknowledged the Aurora hospital for clinical excellence in 2006. In 2007, 5280 magazine named more than a dozen doctors affiliated with the hospital among its 'top docs,' citing specialists in fields ranging from gynecologic oncology to neuroradiology.

The Medical Center of Aurora opened its doors in 1974. It now employs more than 1,200 people on its three campuses in Aurora and Centennial, CO. In 2007, it was selected as the best place to work among large companies in Colorado by ColoradoBiz Magazine.

Locations
South Campus
1501 S Potomac St; Aurora, CO 80012

North Campus
700 Potomac St; Aurora, CO 80011

Centennial Medical Plaza
14200 E. Arapahoe Rd; Centennial, CO 80112


HealthONE is the largest healthcare system in the Denver metro area consisting of 7 hospitals and more than 30 outpatient centers, including some of the regions most respected healthcare facilities, services and programs. HealthONE is committed to providing compassionate quality healthcare.

Description

The Cardiovascular CV Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) exemplifies professional nursing practice through expert education, consultation, research, practice and management/leadership activities. The CV CNS is a leading nurse expert in cardiovascular care across al setting, and acts as a resource for, support to, and leader of cardiovascular resources within the hospital. In a collaborative manner, the CV CNS leads in the design, implementation, and evaluation of new programs, projects, and systems regarding cardiovascular care. S/he participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the education plan for employees in all CV settings (Med/Tele, PCU, ICU and others). The CV CNS, in conjunction with the other members of the CV team (including the CV Coach), facilitates and coordinates the planning, implementation and evaluation of the competency program for the cardiovascular nurse in all CV settings. S/he is a champion for the utilization and implementation of clinical research and clinical pathways within the specialty. The CV CNS provides consultation and education to students, staff, and other healthcare providers including serving as liaison to cardiovascular physicians. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by Director.



Qualifications
Position Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse
BLS
ACLS
Certification by the State of Colorado as a Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
CCRN preferred; required after 1 year in position.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
MSN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist required; specialty area in Acute and Critical Care or similar required.
Experience:
Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience in CV services; some critical care experience preferred.
One year of experience in CNS or related role preferred.

By working and living in Colorado, you can enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year and less than 15' of precipitation annually. The average high temperature in the winter is nearly 50 degrees -- in the summer, only 85.

Such great weather means you can spend time skiing, hiking, biking, or camping. If you tire of life outdoors, you can attend live theatre and concerts, visit art and history museums, or go to an aquarium or the zoo. Or enjoy sporting pastimes with Colorado's four major league franchises. Cheer on the Rockies during baseball games, the Avalanche during hockey, the Broncos in football games and the Nuggets in basketball. Work where you love to live!
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Find your next career at The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza. Call (303) 695-2709 to speak to one of our career counselors about job opportunities at our three campuses.

Posting Date: Jul 14 08