RN Medical Office - General Surgery

Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion - Aurora, CO Department: General Surgery FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $33.61 - $52.10 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Job Summary: The RN Medical Office - General Surgery provides skilled clinical support and care coordination within a fast-paced surgical specialty practice. This role is integral to ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients throughout the surgical continuum, from preoperative preparation through postoperative follow-up. The ideal candidate is highly organized, clinically strong, and thrives in a collaborative outpatient surgical environment focused on excellence, efficiency, and patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive nursing support to general surgeons and advanced practice providers in an outpatient medical office setting Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient assessments, including education, triage, and care planning Coordinate surgical scheduling, pre-admission testing, and follow-up care to ensure seamless patient transitions Manage clinical communications, including patient calls, messages, and review of test results in collaboration with the care team Assist with minor procedures, wound care, and postoperative management in accordance with clinical protocols Perform medication reconciliation, documentation, and patient education related to surgical care plans Ensure compliance with clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements Support clinic workflow optimization, patient throughput, and a positive patient experience Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, coordinated surgical care Requirements: Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level. Minimum Experience: 6 months of nursing experience. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents 403(b) with employer matching contributions Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options Wellness benefits Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. AF123 Who We Are (uchealth.org)

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