RN - Registered Nurse

Elderwood; Colorado; On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO & Holidays

Education programs

Career advancement

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Elderwood is seeking a Registered Nurse Team Leader to oversee direct nursing care for residents, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and lead CNAs on the unit. The role emphasizes quality care, regulatory readiness, and resident-centered service.

Candidates must hold an NY RN license with strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork. This is a bedside leadership role with opportunities for professional growth within Elderwood.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New York State.
• Ability to assess residents and document nursing care accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care and monitoring of residents and short-stay patients.
• Coordinate care and follow-up with interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead and guide CNAs on the unit to ensure quality care.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, treatment records and documentation.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Team leadership

Medication administration

Education

RN licensure (NY)

New York State license

Tools

EHR

Job description

Salary

Up to $46.00 / hr

Overview

Join Our Team: Registered Nurse (RN) - Part-Time & Full-Time

7.5-hour Evening & Day Shifts Available

What We Offer:

Base pay up to $46/hour plus generous shift differentials:

• Evenings- weekdays: +$2.00/hr
• Evenings- Weekends: +$3.00/hr
• Overnights: +$1.00/hr

AND: earn 10% on top of your base rate when opting out of certain benefits!

Plus:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling including day, evening, and night shifts
• Professional Growth: Continuing education, certification programs, and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated team in a positive, respectful atmosphere

Additional Elderwood Benefits for RNs

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus – up to $2,000
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision

We are also proud to offer Tro-Care Scholarship Opportunities, providing eligible team members with support toward continued education and professional growth within the healthcare field.

RN – Registered Nurse Team Leader: Position Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leaders ensure the general health and well-being of our residents by providing direct nursing care. Responsibilities include planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating resident care while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Elderwood:

Direct nursing care

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate the clinical status of assigned residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients
• Administer medications, treatments, and other ordered nursing services safely and accurately
• Identify and respond promptly to symptoms, risks, and changes in condition
• Communicate clinical changes and concerns to providers, nursing leaders, residents, and families
• Follow individualized plans of care and contribute information needed to keep those plans current
• Support admissions, care transitions, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning as assigned
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, medication-administration records, treatment records, and other required documentation

Clinical coordination

• Collaborate with providers, rehabilitation professionals, social work, dietary, pharmacy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Coordinate care and follow-through for residents with complex treatments and appointments
• Help ensure that physician orders, treatment plans, and clinical recommendations are implemented appropriately
• Support safe communication during shift report and transitions of care
• Educate residents and families regarding care needs, treatments, medications, and recovery goals within the RN’s role

Team leadership

• Direct and monitor personal-care duties and nursing procedures completed by CNAs on the assigned team
• Establish clear expectations and provide guidance throughout the shift
• Assist CNAs with direct resident care when resident or unit needs require it
• Monitor implementation of each resident’s plan of care
• Promote respectful communication, teamwork, reliability, and accountability
• Escalate staffing, clinical, safety, or performance concerns to the appropriate nursing leader

Quality and resident experience

• Protect resident rights, dignity, preferences, confidentiality, and independence
• Support infection prevention, medication safety, fall prevention, skin integrity, and other quality priorities
• Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys and clinical-quality reviews
• Respond to resident and family concerns professionally and with appropriate follow-through
• Contribute to a safe, organized, respectful, and resident-centered care environment

From

Up to

Qualifications

What You’ll Need as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Elderwood:

Required

• Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
• Ability to assess residents, administer medications and treatments, respond to changes in condition, and document nursing care accurately
• Ability to direct, support, and work collaboratively with CNAs and other members of the care team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound clinical judgment, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• A caring, mature, diplomatic, and respectful approach to residents, families, and coworkers
• Physical stamina for an active, hands-on nursing position
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication

Preferred

• Nursing experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, geriatrics, medical-surgical nursing, or another clinically complex setting
• Experience caring for residents with dementia or cognitive impairment
• Experience with IV therapy, PICC lines, wound care, enteral feeding, dialysis coordination, or post-acute recovery
• Experience directing or supporting CNAs as part of a nursing team

Nurses from hospital, rehabilitation, medical-surgical, dialysis, home health, assisted living, and other clinical settings are encouraged to apply. Previous skilled nursing experience is valuable, but clinically capable RNs interested in developing post-acute expertise will also be considered.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.