Med/Surg RN - Seasonal, Part-time

Gunnison Valley Health; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal position December–April

12-hour shifts

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health is seeking a registered nurse for a seasonal assignment from December through April. The role supports quality patient care in a rural hospital, with 12-hour shifts, no on-call requirement, and a focus on teamwork and safety.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing degree with Colorado RN licensure and relevant certifications. Compensation ranges by experience, with benefits eligibility for active staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Colorado RN license (or compact state RN license) required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.
• RN I – New Grad or No Acute Care Experience within 2 years; RN II – Acute Care Experience within last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Administers professional nursing care per standards of Gunnison Valley Health.
• Documents patient information timely and accurately, updates care plans.
• Manages multiple patients’ needs and coordinates care with team resources.
• Ensures quality of care compliant with Joint Commission and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrates RESPECT and ICARE values in daily practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Education

RN licensure in Colorado

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

The mission of Gunnison Valley Health is to effectively organize and provide quality healthcare services that improve the health of our community. We are a 24 bed rural hospital seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team seasonally from December - April. An RN is responsible for rendering professional nursing care pursuant to the goals, objectives, and policies of Gunnison Valley Health, following the standards of practice for their respective specialty. To manage quality care through the nursing profession of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Position Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience:
  • RN I- New Grad or No Acute Care Experience within 2 years.
  • RN II- Acute Care Experience within the last two years. Training and experience in area assigned.
• Licenses/Certification:
  • Required: Current Colorado Registered Nurse License (or compact state RN license), BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP.

Seasonal Schedule Requirements

• Average of 36 hours each week - 12 hour shifts
• No call time required
• The seasonal part time RN commits to limited PTO usage during working months, with non-seasonal nursing positions having priority for PTO approval.

Compensation: $33/hour - $51.15/hour, depending on experience.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in collecting data and performing nursing care interventions on an on-going basis.
• Documents all required information in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner, such as patient care changes and updating plan of care.
• Coordinates, orders, and meets multiple patients’ needs and requests within acceptable time frame by managing workflow utilizing team resources.
• Monitors and ensures the quality of healthcare practices, such as the safe implementation of standards of care and accessing process improvement in a manner compliant with the Joint Commission and HIPAA requirements.
• Delivers Quality care in an organized manner within the scope of practice.
• Obtain competency to a minimal level of competency for interdepartmental cross-over in a event of a surge or crisis.
• Exhibits our Performance Standards - RESPECT: Respectful Responses, Excellence, Safety, Patient and Family Focus, Empathy, Communication, Teamwork.
• Exhibits our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally (0-33%): reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, carrying (0-20 lbs.).
• Frequently (34-66%): standing, walking, sitting, change position, reaching, handling, pinching, lifting (0-20 lbs.), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs.)
• Continuously (67-100%): must be able to see clearly with corrective eyewear; must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

This position will be posted until filled.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NRP

ACLS

BLS

RN

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