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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

RN Nurse Navigator - Interventional Gastroenterology, Highlands Ranch

Position Number: 6866733
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

RN Nurse Navigator - Interventional Gastroenterology, Highlands Ranch

RN Nurse Navigator - Interventional Gastroenterology, Highlands Ranch - 38756 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: RN Nurse Navigator - Interventional Gastroenterology, Highlands Ranch

Position #: 00844250 - Requisition #:38756

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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 - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

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: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, biological science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Two (2) years registered nurse experience in either a clinical or a hospital setting.
One (1) year of experience in nurse navigation in specialty area.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three or more (3+) years 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:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Fernando Saldana, Fernando.Saldana@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply within one month of the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $81,040 to $97,248.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

ADA Statement:

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

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.

Vaccination Statement:

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 Job Category
: Health Care Primary Location
: United States Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21974 - SOM-DEAN DO CPD - MEDICINE Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jan 21, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Fernando Saldana Posting Contact Email: Fernando.Saldana@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00844250

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