Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health • Johnstown, CO

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses for its Johnstown, Colorado inpatient rehabilitation facility. The hospital provides specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical issues. The team focuses on restoring independence and improving patients’ quality of life through compassionate, high-quality care. The hospital reports being ranked in the national top 10% for rehabilitative care for 17 years.

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients on an assigned unit. The role includes assessing patients, planning and supervising care, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The nurse integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and collaborates with physicians and therapists.

Full-time employment is available, with part-time and per-diem options also offered. Day and night schedules are available.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and ability to support compliance with state, TJC, and CMS requirements.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and ability to follow applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
• Critical thinking skills.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• One year of recent experience.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• ACLS certification for LTACH and Texas hospital positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
• Assess patients and plan, supervise, implement, and evaluate care.
• Help prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and support patients adapting to an altered lifestyle.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists.

Benefits

• PPO and high-deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials, including CRRN/CCRN pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned time off, accruing from the start date.
• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program.
• House Supervisor Training.
• Weekend differential of $3.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree