Home Health/Hospice Nurse (Rn)

Health System Overview:

Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from a newly renovated Family Birth Center, to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between.

We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for a Home Health Nurse to join our small and specialized home care health team and provide exceptional care to our patients.

Where you'll live:

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.

Wondering if this is the right job for you?

Do you like:

• Generous Health benefits including a Lifestyle Spending Account, Dependent Care Matching and a retirement plan that starts on day one

• Living in a small town community

• Unprecedented access to National Parks, lakes, rivers and mountains

Position Highlights:

• Monday through Friday - flexible scheduling.

• Up to 24 days of paid time off per year

• The opportunity to work autonomously as part of a highly functioning, knowledgeable team

Responsibilities:

Administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services in accordance with department policies and procedures. Complete initial evaluation visit, regularly re-evaluate the patients nursing needs, initiates the plan of care and furnishes services.

Coordinates services works with physicians and other personnel of changes in patients condition counsels patient and families. Participates in in-service programs, and supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree and a current RN license from the state of Colorado.

Experience: Must have a minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other comparable institution. Wound care experience a plus.

Licenses/Certification: Licensed RN in the State of Colorado. Valid Driver's License, current automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification.

Compensation:

RN - $30.44 - $44.10/hour DOE

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (0-33%) - Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs)

Frequently (34 - 66%) - Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, fingering

Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Shift

• 8 hour

Schedule

• Days

Status

• FT

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.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.