Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience
BLS Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
3 months of BLS certification remaining upon hire
2 years of nursing experience (for bonus eligibility)
Responsibilities
Review patient electronic records for orders and results
Ensure emotional and physical comfort during patient care
Conduct ongoing patient assessments from triage to discharge
Maintain cleanliness and stock of patient care areas
Respond to life-saving situations per nursing standards
Carry out treatments and interventions as per provider orders
Identify and assess patient health problems through interactions
Perform laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA requirements
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life Insurance
Free Parking
Paid time off
Education assistance
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Wellness Program
Additional benefits based on employment status
Full Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position: Acute Care Nurse
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Community Care of Palisade
Responsibilities:
General Duties & Patient Care:
Ongoing review of patient's electronic records for orders and results.
Assures that emotional and physical comfort and safe nursing care is provided to all patients.
Continued assessment in a thorough and ongoing manner from triage through discharge.
Assures patient care areas, triage, lab, nurses station and waiting room are well stocked, and clean and equipment and supplies are available.
Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Carry out ordered treatments and interventions per provider order and according to policy and procedure.
Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions: and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems, and performs patient triage and intake based on patient needs.
Cleans and prepares treatment rooms for examination and procedures.
Performs laboratory testing, adhering to all CLIA requirements.
Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols and physicians' orders.
Communication and Documentation
Reporting concerns or changes in the patient's condition to the Medical Provider.
Documents patient information completely and per policy.
Provides clinical expertise by sharing knowledge, demonstrated critical thinking assessments, and evaluation of overall impact of the patient, family and others involved in the care.
Charts, maintains and performs quality controls on equipment according to schedules or as needed.
Interviews patients, measures all vital signs as required for meaningful use. To include but not limited to, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
Contacts patients, as requested or required, to report test results and provide patient education.
Medication Administration:
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, provider orders and per policy.
Observe patients for therapeutic or adverse reactions. Keeps providers aware of responses and documents.
Wastes narcotics immediately with a second to prevent any diversion activity.
Complies with hospital Medication Administration policies.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution: and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Requirements:
RN License
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience
BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association with at least 3 months left before expiration is required upon hire
Compensation:
$36.00 - $41.40 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
$10,000 Bonus Eligible for RN's with at least 2 years of Nursing Experience
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
This position will be posted through September 30, 2026 and may remain open longer until filled.
