Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO / HDHP options

HSA options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Shift differentials

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is hiring a Registered Nurse for our Thornton, Colorado location. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes and neurological injuries, with opportunities for day and night shifts.

You will work with a team of physicians and therapists to deliver individualized care plans, perform assessments, and ensure safety and high-quality outcomes in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical skills essential for inpatient rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with physicians and therapists.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients on assigned unit.
• Conduct assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Support rehabilitation goals through collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

CPR certification

Strong clinical skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

RN License

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Full-Time - Thornton, Colorado

**Day and night positions available.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, serving the greater Denver, Colorado area, provides specialized inpatient rehabilitative services in a warm and patient-focused setting. We offer intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions.

Our dedicated team of rehabilitation experts works closely with each patient and their family to create personalized treatment plans – including physical, occupational, and speech therapies – aimed at restoring function and hope.

Accredited and stroke rehabilitation-certified, Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has earned national recognition for effective, timely care, allowing patients to receive the highest level of rehab close to home.

Location Perks:

Experience the perfect balance of city life and natural beauty in Thornton, Colorado. Just eight miles from downtown Denver and a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, the area offers 300 days of sunshine annually and endless recreational opportunities. Whether you’re catching a game from one of Denver’s four professional sports teams or enjoying a concert at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater, there’s always something exciting nearby. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Thornton is an ideal destination for outdoor lovers and urban explorers alike.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials. CRRN/CCRN pay!

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program
• House Supervisor Training

What you bring:

• A passion for providing patient care, strong clinical skills, and a strong collaborator with Physicians and Therapists.
• Degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Current State Registered Nurse License.
• Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLс certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $38.28/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $45.75/Hr.