Encompass Health·Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to inpatients, including assessing patients and creating individualized care plans. They also supervise support staff and communicate patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team and physicians.
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to inpatients. This position assesses patients and creates a plan of care that is individualized and is reflective of each patient's needs and goals. The Registered Nurse supervises activities of care, treatment and services of patient provided by LPN/LVNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This position communicates information with the interdisciplinary team and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.
Jobcode: 101644
Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations.
BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
CRRN certification preferred.
Machines,
Equipment
Used:
General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical
Requirements:
Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Skills and
Abilities:
Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.
Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
Environmental
Conditions:
Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
Handicapped accessible.
May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or
Productivity
Standards:
Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Candidates must hold a current RN license and BLS certification, with CRRN and ACLS certifications preferred. Physical ability to lift at least 30 pounds and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also required.
Market context
Registered Nurse positions in Colorado typically stay competitive because employers look for licensed nurses who can work across diverse patient populations, and behavioral health experience can strengthen an application. This role stands out for requiring a current Colorado RN license and at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with a BSN and behavioral health background preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on the original posting.
