Registered Nurse - Meeker

Registered Nurse- Meeker

Variable/PRN position

If you are longing to put everything you’ve learned as a nurse into practice, we hope you will consider joining us as a palliative care nurse. If you want something “more than a job”, more like a calling, you will find it at HopeWest. If you want to connect with the reasons you became a nurse, use the experience and education you have gained, and find the joy of changing the world you will love palliative care nursing.

About HopeWest

HopeWest is a non-profit organization that has been providing exceptional hospice, palliative care, and bereavement services to the Western Slope for over thirty years through its 450 employees and over a thousand volunteers. HopeWest brings the community together to change how we all experience aging, illness, and grief. It is devoted to not just amazing patient care, but family care.

Summary Of Job Responsibilities

• The registered nurse is responsible for providing patient care to assigned patients within the life span of all ages.
• Provides Palliative Care presentations and information as needed.
• Uses the nursing process to provide individualized care to patients and their families.
  
  

Availability: must be available for at least 24 hours of work per month. They may identify the days and shifts they are available but must include 1 weekend shift. A general availability should be provided, with a more detailed availability submitted the month prior to scheduling. PRN's are expected to work up to the 24 hours per month, unless no shifts are available for the approved divisions they are trained or cleared for.

Requirements

• Must have unrestricted RN license in the State of Colorado
• Must have valid Colorado driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance coverage
• Compliance with training requirements is essential for participation in the RN (PRN) Program.
• Minimum of 1yr experience, preferred in acute care setting
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $35.02-$40.05 base wage, plus 10% for PRN status - (differentials: $5/hr weekends & $6/hr nights)
• Premium pay for CHPN/WCC
• Mileage reimbursement of 65cents/mile for work related driving
• Cell phone and laptop provided for documentation
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
  
  

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. This position will remain open until filled.