Registered Nurse - Whitcomb Terrace - Full time

Aspen Valley Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Ski passes discount

Paid time off (PTO) 22 days at year 1

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a full‑time Registered Nurse for the Whitcomb Terrace assisted living facility in Aspen, CO. You will provide professional nursing care, document histories, administer medications, and create care plans with the medical team on a 12-hour day shift.

Requirements include ADN, Colorado RN license or eligibility, BLS, and First Aid (may be obtained on hire). The role offers a competitive pay range, night/weekend differentials up to $10/hr, and a sign-on bonus up to

Qualifications

• ADN required and Colorado RN license or ability to obtain before start date.
• BLS certification; First Aid certification may be obtained on-site.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents of Whitcomb Terrace assisted living.
• Record patient histories, perform diagnostic tests, administer medications and develop care plans with the medical team.
• Observe progress and document observations; teach residents and families about conditions and self-care.

Skills

Professional nursing

Patient care

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Unrestricted RN license in Colorado

Basic Life Support (BLS)

First Aid certification

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Registered Nurse within the Whitcomb Terrace department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift:

Days - 12 Hour

Compensation Range:

$39.26 - $62.82Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour!Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign on bonus up to $10,000.

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• First Aid certification. May be obtained upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don’t meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview:

Provides professional nursing care and individualized assistance to residents of the Whitcomb Terrace assisted living facility. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Observes residents’ progress and records observations in their medical records. Promotes residents’ independence by teaching them and their families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. This position works with the Director, Medical Director, and other staff to identify and intervene in addressing the clinical, social, and daily living needs of residents.

What to Love:

Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.

What We Offer:

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here.

• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
• Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.
• Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
• Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
• In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
• In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)
• Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounted ski passes!
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.

Environment and Culture:

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

“I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole.I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!!It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.” - Stacy

“I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.” - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It’s no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

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