Registered Nurse - ED (PRN) Variable; days & nights

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family. 

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. 

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future. 

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

Position Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.


• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.


• Physical and mental assessment of hospital and emergency room patients.


• Initiation of proper emergency care.


• Notification of physician and family on admission and reporting significant changes during hospitalization.


• Receiving and carrying out physician’s orders.


• Assisting physician’s with medical procedures.


• Safety and correctly performing all procedures within the scope of nursing practices.


• Knowledge of medication dosages, routes, and actions.


• Careful administration of medication ordered.


• Reordering and stocking supplies and medications as needed.


• Observes universal precautions, following guidelines and policies


• Recognition, initiation, observation of special precautions.


• Maintaining a clean, organized work area.


• Identification of patient needs, planning and implementation of care.


• Direct assistance with patient mobility, hygiene, and ADL’s.


• Assuring that all records required for admission, consent, discharge etc., are completed.


• Complete and accurate documentation of assessments, vital signs, observations, situations and events.


• Courteous, while promoting healing and holistic approach to patient care.


• Formal and informal teaching of patients, families and staff within scope of practice.

EDUCATION:

Opening Info: Position open until filled

Wage starts at $42.55 and goes up with experience

Immunizations required for employment

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK

Medical Plan Options:

1. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible


2. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.

• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.

Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings 

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,etc.