Registered Nurse - (Acute), PRN - As Needed -$44.58,Shift Diff $3.00-$5.00

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center; Walsenburg (CO); On-site; USD 50,666 - 72,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403B retirement fund options

Medical including telehealth options

Dental and vision benefits

Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Cafeteria Meal Discount

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colorado, is seeking an RN Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care in our Extended Care Unit. The position involves supervising patient care, administering medications, and ensuring quality improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Nursing and experience in acute care settings. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 403B retirement plan. Join our team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care!

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years work experience in direct nursing care is preferred.
• Valid state license as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care.
• Conduct daily patient visits to assess physical and emotional status.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation in the electronic medical record.

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.

Pay

$44.58 per hour (eligible for shift differentials). PRN as needed position.

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

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.

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

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

All employees are eligible for an Employee Assistance Program and a 403B retirement fund with employer match after one year.