Short Stay Observation Unit (SOU) Registered Nurse (RN), Full-Time Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Position Highlights:

• Position: SOU RN
• Location:  Community Hospital/Short Stay Observation Unit

Responsibilities:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (or its equivalent).
• Current unrestricted licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of related experience. 
• BLS Healthcare Provider (upon hire)
• PALS and ACLS within 6 months of hire

Compensation:

• The anticipated compensation range for this position is $33.00–$37.95 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors.
• This position is non- exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Bonus: $30,000 (for RN’s with 2 or more years of experience)
• Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.

Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2026. The anticipated application deadline is October 26, 2026, based on the Community’s good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 after starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

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