Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health • Johnstown, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses for its inpatient rehabilitation facility in Johnstown, Colorado. The hospital provides specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical issues. Its rehabilitation care has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for 17 years.

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in an assigned unit. The role includes assessing patients; planning, supervising, and carrying out interventions; and evaluating care 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.

The position is offered full time, with part-time and per-diem options also available. Day and night schedules are available. The posted compensation estimate is $35.00–$44.39 per hour; the listing also gives a minimum salary of $37.23 per hour and maximum salary of $44.49 per hour. A $3.00 weekend differential is noted.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures and the ability to apply relevant 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.
• Passion for patient care and strong clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• One year of recent experience; acute-care setting experience preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
• Assess patients and plan, supervise, and carry out interventions.
• Evaluate care designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists to provide 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.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree