Pre-Admission Teaching Registered Nurse (PAT RN), Part-Time

Position Highlights:

• Position: Pre-Admissions Teaching Nurse (PAT)
• Location: Community Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-admission assessments for patients scheduled for medical procedures or surgeries.
• Gather information about the patient's past and present medical conditions.
• Educate patients about their upcoming medical care and post-operative care instructions.
• Ensure that the patient fully understands the planned surgical procedure, potential risks and complications, alternative treatment options, and postoperative care requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate pre-admission education and care.

Requirements:

• Requires current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Compensation:

• The anticipated compensation range for this position is $37.00 – $42.55 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Bonus: $10,000 (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.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

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

Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted through October 26, 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.

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