Solvista Health·Smeltertown, Colorado
The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating, providing, and overseeing professional nursing care, which includes patient assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation. The RN acts as the primary liaison between patients, staff, and other members of the patient's care team.
Description We are Hiring Registered Nurses to work at our Regional Assessment Center in beautiful Salida, CO! PT, PRN and FT positions available
$6000 for Full time payable 1k at the end of 12 months, 2k at the end of 24 months, and final payment of 3k at the end of 36 months of employment.
$3000 for part time payable 1500k at the end of 6months, 1500k at the end of 12 months of employment.
General Purpose The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the coordination, provision and oversight of professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, medical care evaluation, care coordination and evaluation. The RN is the primary liaison between patients, staff and other members of the patient’s care team.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Demonstrates quality, confidential and compliant clinical nursing care.
Determines the needs of the patient assessing the urgency of connecting the patient to the needed resources based on the patient’s condition.
Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
Obtains and documents health history, chief complaint, vital signs, and risk factors Assesses disease condition.
Provides patient care and care coordination to meet the needs of the client.
Administers prescribed medications.
Collaborates with the patient to determine patient goals, interventions, and a process of monitoring progress towards goals.
Educates patient and families about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions.
Serves as the liaison between the medical and behavioral health staff.
May provide supervision to nurses and care coordination staff.
Documents patient assessment, goals, intervention, and goal completion in the EHR.
Serves as key problem-solving resource for staff on patient issues.
Helps develop and implement regulatory compliant policies, procedures, quality assurance plans, and work standards.
Maintains skills to provide direct care.
Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Summary of Benefits Full-time Benefits Employer-paid Life insurance Medical and behavioral health benefits Dental Vision Optional insurance coverage is available on a shared-cost basis Flexible spending plans for health, dependent, and elder care Optional Health Savings Account plan with employer contributions 6% employer match retirement, 100% vested after just one year Generous paid time off benefit Floating Holiday time for holidays worked Paid Sick time Solvista Health offers internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field.
Progressive skills enhancement training Monthly stipend for fitness club membership Discounted membership for Crossfit Cañon City and HRRMC Wellness U Staff Gym in Salida Clinical licensure reimbursement Part-time Benefits: 6% employer match retirement, 100% vested after just one year Generous paid time off benefit Paid Sick time Solvista Health offers internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field.
Progressive skills enhancement training Discounted membership for Crossfit Cañon City and HRRMC Wellness U Staff Gym in Salida Clinical licensure reimbursement Loan Forgiveness (Available for Part-time or Full-time) Student loan repayment programs are available through: National Health Service Corps Active Sites Nurse Corps Active Sites NHSC STAR LRP Active Sites Colorado Health Service Corps Public Student Loan Forgiveness Summary of Compensation The base compensation represents the entry point of the range.
Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, education and performance.
The salary is just one component of Solvista Health's total compensation package for employees.
For position openings where sign-on bonus is present Any former employee who separated within the last 180 days is ineligible for said bonus option.
Internal applicants are not eligible to receive said sign-on bonus.
Summary of Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Solvista Health is deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@solvistahealth.org, or by phone at 719-275-2351.
Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, healthcare laws, regulations, and practices. Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions Knowledge of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Knowledge of state law on nursing care, nursing guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures. Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements. Knowledge of federal and state laws related to release of health care information. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and care coordination. Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response. Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone. Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence. Skill in exercising high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making. Ability to analyze options and counsel patients and families about choices. Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan. Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers. Ability to manage the overall provision of nursing services and build consensus among staff. Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse individuals at all levels. Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously and deal effectively with changing priorities. Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to read, comprehend, and write English language. Ability to perform CPR and respond to emergency situations. Ability to appropriately wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Education or Formal Training: RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. Current state registered nurse license. Current CPR certificate.
Minimum of three years professional nursing experience. Experience working with mental health and substance abuse populations in an outpatient clinic setting preferred.
Working Conditions and Other
Working Environment: This job operates in a fast paced, professional office environment and routinely required the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset. Physical Activities: These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for extended periods of time, bending at the waste, and using hands and fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure. Required possession of a valid state driver's license. Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen, background check, and FBI Fingerprint check.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All jobs are posted internally and externally a minimum of 5 business days. Jobs posted are open positions needed to be filled.
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.