Gunnison Valley Health·Gunnison County, Colorado
Supervise and assist with day-to-day nursing activities in a long-term care facility. Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Federal, State, and local standards to maintain high quality of care.
Long Term Care – Staff Nurse (RN or LPN) $10K Sign N Stay Bonus Eligible! Transitional housing and reimbursed relocation offered.
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Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care in a specialty clinic setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the clinic's mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life.
Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers.
We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community.
This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
As a skilled nurse, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality care and building lasting relationships with your patients. You’ll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to take advantage of our tuition reimbursement plan.
Ideal candidates possess a nursing degree and current RN/LPN license from the state of Colorado. They should be versatile, open to change, and committed to superior patient care.
This could be the job for you!
**Responsibilities: **
The primary purpose of your job is to assist and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such activity must be in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that governing our facility, and as may be directed by the director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of total quality care is maintained at all times.
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree and a current RN or LPN license from the state of Colorado (or a compact state).
Prefer one (1) year experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other comparable institution but willing to train a new grad RN. Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
LPN/RN in state of Colorado.
RN - $33.00/hr - $51.15/hr, DOE
LPN - $26.00 - $39.00/hour DOE
Occasionally (0-33%) - Standing, sitting, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, kneeling, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs).
Frequently (34 – 66%) - Walking, handling, pinching, feeling, stooping
Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
