Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health•Thornton, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse in Thornton, Colorado. The hospital provides specialized inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions. The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team works with patients and families to develop personalized plans that may include physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit. The role includes patient assessments, planning, supervision, interventions, and evaluations intended 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. Day and night positions are available. The posted wage range is $38.28 to $45.75 per hour; compensation decisions depend on factors such as skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and requirements set by state agencies, The Joint Commission (TJC), and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and ability to use appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
Critical thinking skills.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective 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 preferred.
One year of recent experience preferred; acute care experience preferred.
ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
Conduct patient assessments 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.
Follow current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards.
Use applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and accreditation standards in patient care.

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, with CRRN/CCRN pay.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
Nursing Preceptor bonus program.
House Supervisor Training.
Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.