Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Northshore Home Health Care; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Acute Care Medical Unit. You will provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care to patients with acute conditions in a fast-paced setting, collaborate with physicians, and ensure timely assessments and treatments.

In this role you’ll educate patients and families, document care accurately, and adapt to changing patient needs with clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in good standing.
• Strong acute care assessment and critical thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, and allied health teams.
• Document nursing care accurately and timely.
• Provide patient education and support to patients and families.
• Respond to changing patient needs with clinical judgment and professionalism.

Skills

Acute care assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate patient care

Patient education

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Medical Unit

Provide compassionate, hands‑on nursing care to patients with acute medical conditions in a fast-paced care setting. Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to assess patient needs, administer treatments, and deliver individualized patient-centered care.

Key Duties

• Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, and allied health teams.
• Document nursing care accurately and timely.
• Provide patient education and support to patients and families.
• Respond to changing patient needs with clinical judgment and professionalism.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong acute care assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care.