RN Nurse I — Evening/Night Care for Veterans

State of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangements for eligible

Job summary

Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and medication administration for residents. The role requires current Colorado RN licensure, BLS/CPR, and vigilance in assessing health needs.

Prior LTC experience and dementia/PTSD familiarity are preferred. Shifts include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork within a VA-aligned environment.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license to practice in Colorado or eNLC state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Two-plus years of long-term care experience preferred.
• Experience with dementia, PTSD, and veterans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate basic nursing care for residents.
• Administer medications and nursing treatments per physician orders.
• Perform admission and daily assessments and document care details.
• Monitor health status and report changes to physicians promptly.
• Educate residents and families with empathy and active listening.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Resident assessment

Communication

Education

RN license (Colorado or eNLC)

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and medication administration for residents. The role requires current Colorado RN licensure, BLS/CPR, and vigilance in assessing health needs.

Prior LTC experience and dementia/PTSD familiarity are preferred. Shifts include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork within a VA-aligned environment.