Registered Nurse - Same Day Care/PACU

Southwest Health System, Inc.•Cortez, CO

8d•$31 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Health System, Inc. is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for Same Day Care/PACU in Cortez, Colorado. The role delivers high-quality nursing care efficiently, safely, and courteously to patients across different age groups. The nurse applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assesses and interprets relevant patient data to identify individual needs, and follows established policies and procedures. The nurse recognizes disease processes, symptoms, and complications, and uses information technology and evidence-based practices to support improved patient outcomes. The position is onsite and offers an hourly pay range of $31.38 to $53.56. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for candidates with at least two years of experience. Student loan repayment/tuition assistance of up to $60,000 is available to hired RNs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate degree in nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Colorado; a compact license is accepted, but a Colorado license must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
Current BLS certification.
Current PALS certification within 6 months of hire, or within 12 months for a new graduate.
Current ACLS certification within 6 months of hire, or within 12 months for a new graduate.
Successful completion of an EKG course within 4 months of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care efficiently, safely, and courteously.
Provide care to patients across various age groups, applying knowledge of growth and development throughout the lifespan.
Assess and interpret relevant patient data to identify individual patient needs.
Follow established policies and procedures to provide optimal care.
Recognize disease processes, symptoms, and complications promptly.
Use information technologies and evidence-based practices to support patient care and health outcomes.

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus available for candidates with 2 or more years of experience.
Up to $60,000 in student loan repayment/tuition assistance for hired RNs.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Time Off.
Employee discounts.
403(b) retirement plan.