All Units: REGISTERED NURSE (RN), Inpatient and/or Outpatient

** This position assignment will be discussed during the interview. Position could be in our Inpatient Units (Med/Surg, ICU, Family Birthing), or Emergency Department, or Surgical Services **
** $20K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE W/2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE **

** $60K STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT/TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR ALL HIRED RN'S! **

Administer nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner using appropriate nursing procedures. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures. The nurse must be clinically competent to care for patients, knowledgeable about disease processes and can identify symptoms or complications. He or she must have the ability to utilize information technologies to meet patient needs and provide evidence-based knowledge at the point of care to improve health outcomes.

Nursing Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate degree required, bachelor degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of Colorado.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current PALS (NRP for FBC) certification within 6 months of hire, 12 months if a new graduate.
• Current ACLS certification within 6 months of hire, 12 months if a new graduate.
• Successful completion of EKG course within 4 months of hire (Med/surg only).
• Unit Specific requirements:
• ER: Minimum of 1 year ER/Inpatient experience preferred.
• ER: TNCC Course Completion within 12 months of hire.
• FBC: Successful completion of basic fetal monitoring course within 4 months of hire.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.

** This position accepts ongoing applications**

As a condition of employment by Southwest Health System (SHS), you will be required to authorize SHS to conduct a background check prior to your commencing work at SHS, which includes a criminal investigation and verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history, and education. If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you will also be subject to a drug testing for illegal drug use. SHS positions are subject to a Post Offer-Pre Work Screen. This physical exam will determine the capability of the applicant to perform the essential functions.


In consideration for the offer of employment set forth, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against SHS for invasion of your privacy in respect of the physical exam, drug testing and background checks referenced above.