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

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center; Walsenburg (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Meal discount

Temporary housing

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for the Extended Care Unit/Acute Med-Surg floor in Colorado. You will organize, coordinate, and evaluate direct nursing care, promoting a safe, patient-centered environment in a dynamic acute care setting.

The role requires an RN (Assoc./BSN) and up to three years of direct nursing experience, with shift differentials and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Minimum education: Associate’s or BSN in Nursing.
• Experience in direct nursing care preferred (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions.
• Conduct daily patient visits to assess status.
• Maintain EMR documentation and charting.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Gerontology

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

RN license (Assoc./Baccalaureate in Nursing)

Job description

Description

As an RN Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and evaluation of direct nursing care for assigned patients. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment while supporting our mission, vision, and values. Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse who thrives in a dynamic acute care environment? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? If so, we invite you to join the team at SPRHC as an RN Staff Nurse in our Extended Care Unit / Acute Med-Surg floor.

At SPRHC, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity. Our nurses are at the heart of everything we do.

Pay Range

$34.29-$51.42 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).

Shift Differentials

• Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour
• Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour
• Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour

Sign-on Bonus

$3,000

As an RN Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and evaluation of direct nursing care for assigned patients. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment while supporting our mission, vision, and values.

Essential Job Function

• 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 wound documentation
• 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/family education
• Advocate for patients and assist in resolving care-related concerns
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• 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

Requirements

Minimum Required Education/Experience

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited learning institution. Minimum of three years work experience in direct nursing care is preferred.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of nurse role in a critical care facility.
• Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative or psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras, scheduling software, accessing required documents).
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.
• Knowledge of care-based practices (creating care plans, leading team meetings).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.

Note

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job‑specific immunizations. Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening.

Licenses or Certificates

Valid state license as an RN. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Unusual Demands

Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.

Benefits

All Employees are eligible for:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

• Medical including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.