Registered Nurse
Company: Luke Associates
Location: Glendale
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description REGISTERED NURSE SITE OF SERVICE: Department of
Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (ECHCS), 4100
E. Mississippi Ave, Glendale, CO 80246 HOURS: Work Schedule: Monday
– Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (excluding federal holidays) POSITION
OVERVIEW: The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide on-site
professional nursing services to beneficiaries of the Department of
Veterans Affairs’ Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (ECHCS). The
RN will serve in the Office of Community Care (OCC) and/or the
Referral Coordination Team (RCT), delivering high-quality,
patient-centered care in alignment with VA policies, standards of
care, and national accreditation requirements. DUTIES: Clinical
Review & Coordination: · Review consults and care requests for
completeness and appropriateness. · Conduct utilization reviews and
disposition care in accordance with VA and community care
guidelines. · Perform clinical review of incoming medical records,
documenting communication with ordering providers and primary care
providers. · Coordinate care between veterans, VA providers,
community providers, and administrative staff to ensure timely and
appropriate care authorizations. · Referral Coordination Team
Duties: · Triage specialty consults for clinical appropriateness
within National Referral Coordination Initiative (RCI) standards. ·
Communicate with veterans to discuss healthcare options and support
informed decision-making. · Provide clinical knowledge and act as a
resource for multidisciplinary staff. · Collaborate with Community
Care staff and Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs) to modify
consult templates. · Serve as liaison among internal VA staff,
community care providers, and specialty care services. · Compliance
& Documentation: · Document care accurately and timely in the VA’s
Electronic Health Record (EHR) system before the end of each shift.
· Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, Joint Commission,
and VA regulations. · Participate in quality improvement
initiatives and report patient safety incidents within 24 hours. ·
Attend required staff meetings, training, and annual competency
assessments. QUALIFICATIONS: Accreditation: Graduate of an
accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE). License:
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of CO. Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of direct patient care experience within the
last three (3) years. Cardiac Certifications: Current Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
may also be required). · Must meet all credentialing, privileging,
and continuing education requirements per VHA Handbook 1100.19.
English: Demonstrated proficiency in English communication,
clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship and compliance with all federal
employment eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be
able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on
multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with
various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management
skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline
intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and
willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding
environment. LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer. LINKS : To
learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at:
https://lukestaffing.com/
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