RN

Bluestem Village; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bluestem Village in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to plan and deliver high-quality nursing care to residents, aligned with current standards and physician orders.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quick thinking, and ongoing assessment to maintain residents’ dignity and safety. Candidates should have an active Colorado RN license and CPR certification, with 1–3 years of direct care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience providing direct care to multiple residents/patients preferred.
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved RN program required.
• Must possess current, unencumbered Colorado RN license.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to residents per care plans and physician orders.
• Monitors residents' condition and participates in care planning with the team.
• Contributes to standards of care with interdisciplinary facility staff.
• Initiates emergency support measures as needed.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges per regulations and policies.
• Performs assessments to identify changes in resident condition and documents findings.
• Ensures nursing history is complete in the medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical nursing

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college

Colorado RN license

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

What We’re About

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care.

RN Position Summary

Plans and delivers nursing care to residents in accordance with current company, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and dignity is maintained at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.


• Evaluates and monitors residents' condition and provides professional nursing care in accordance with care plan and doctor's orders.


• Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary team members.


• Initiates emergency support measures when needed.


• Coordinates resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge including completing appropriate forms and required documentation in accordance with government regulations and company policies.


• Performs assessment functions including identification of changes in the resident's physical or psychological condition (i.e., changes in lab data, vital signs, mental status).


• Ensures that nursing history is present in medical record for all residents.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable


• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved RN program required


• Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Colorado


• Current valid CPR certification required


• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e. monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits


• Dental insurance


• Vision care


• Paid vacation