Registered Nurse - (Acute), Fulltime 6am-630pm Sign on Bonus and Shift Differential Eligible

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center•Walsenburg, CO

1d•$34 - $51

About The Position

SPRHC is hiring an RN Staff Nurse for its Extended Care Unit / Acute Med-Surg floor. The nurse organizes, coordinates, and evaluates direct nursing care for assigned patients, helping maintain a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment. The role includes a listed full-time schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pay is $34.29–$51.42 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for shift differentials. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited learning institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid state license as a registered nurse.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
Must obtain annual flu vaccination and job-specific immunizations, and complete tuberculosis testing or screening.
Knowledge, skill, and understanding of the nurse’s role in a critical care facility.
Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative, or psychiatric nursing.
Ability to operate general office equipment and computer software, including email, surveillance equipment or cameras, scheduling software, and document-access systems.
Ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, adapting approaches to situations, and professional practice.
Knowledge of care-based practices, including creating care plans and leading team meetings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees, and administration.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of work experience in direct nursing care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care.
Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Conduct daily patient visits to assess physical and emotional status.
Perform routine skin assessments and document wounds.
Maintain accurate, detailed documentation in the electronic medical record.
Review and transcribe physician orders as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences.
Coordinate discharge planning and provide patient and family education.
Advocate for patients and help resolve care-related concerns.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assigned committees.
Review incident reports and implement acute temporary care plans.
Support resolution of patient nutritional concerns.
Complete required continuing education and in-service training.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
403(b) retirement fund options, with employer match after one year of employment
Medical benefits, including telehealth options
Dental and vision benefits
Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance and AD&D
Paid time off
Short-term disability insurance
Cancer Protection Assurance, accidental, critical care, and hospital indemnity insurance
Cafeteria meal discount
Paid temporary housing for qualifying employees
$3,000 sign-on bonus
Shift differentials for eligible shifts