Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living; Federal Heights (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness centers on-site

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k with company match

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living in Highlands Ranch, CO, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our skilled nursing team. You will provide compassionate, high-quality care to residents during 12‑hour night shifts, with options for full-time or per diem schedules.

We offer a comprehensive package including health benefits, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) with match, and on-site wellness centers. Valid Colorado RN license and CPR are required; new grads welcome.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN license is required.
• CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross) is required.
• Experience with seniors or cognitive impairment preferred.
• New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with residents and families, supporting physical, spiritual, emotional and clinical needs.
• Provide clinical care in accordance with nursing standards and state laws.
• Educate residents and families about conditions, medications and self-care goals.
• Monitor resident status and respond to changes to ensure comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver routine and holistic care plans.
• Maintain infection prevention practices and administer medications as ordered.

Skills

Patient care

Care planning

Electronic records

Education

Colorado RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Location: Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Job Description

Join our amazing skilled nursing team at Wind Crest as a Registered Nurse!

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age, plus an onsite pharmacy
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance / tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Compensation

$41-$51 an hour depending on experience ($47 flat rate for PRN)

*$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time Nights*

Schedule

12 hour night shifts, full-time or per diem

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How you will make an impact

• Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach, supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs, and focusing on placing the resident first.
• Performing all clinical duties in accordance with the state nurse practice act and nursing standards of practice
• Promoting resident’s independence by establishing resident care goals, teaching resident/family members to understand a resident’s condition, medication, and self-care skills
• Monitoring a resident clinical and care conditions to identify any changes in status and acting on those changes to ensure patient comfort and safety
• Working alongside the care associates to perform routine nursing care to assigned residents as needed
• Maintaining infection prevention practices, administering medications, and performing treatments per orders.
• Developing and coordinating a comprehensive Holistic plan of care to meet the resident’s clinical and care needs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary and neighborhood team
• Supporting resident’s preferences, routines, and choices in resident’s electronic medical record
• Ensuring that documentation is current, accurate, and timely.
• Participating in care conferences for designated residents as requested by Clinical Manager

What you will need

• Seasoned RNs or new grads are welcome to apply
• Experience in caring for seniors or senior with cognitive impairment preferred
• Basic computer skills required including experience with Microsoft Office, internet and web applications
• Experience with an electronic medical record is preferred
• Must have an active Colorado RN license
• CPR certification required (AHA or Red Cross)

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Employer takes applications on an on-going basis

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.