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Registered Nurse (RN)

Geriatric

Posted Jun 18 · New grads welcomed

Unit
Geriatric

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
About the median
This role$45/hr
Geriatric in Colorado$46/hr

The median for Geriatric in Colorado is $46/hr, across 12 postings.

About this role

*Now Hiring Registered Nurse (RN) for All Shifts!*

*New Grads and Walk-ins Welcome! *

*Pay & Perks:*

  • *Top paying facility in the area!*
  • *Opportunities for Career Growth*
  • *Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance*
  • *Free Staff Meal*
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  • *Generous
  • Shift Differentials*
  • *Paid time off (PTO) package and Paid Holidays*
  • *Overtime Opportunities Available*
  • *Referral Bonuses – Earn by Referring Friends and Family!*
  • *Weekly Employee Appreciation Events*
  • *Supportive Staffing Ratios*
  • *FUN and Friendly Work Environment - GREAT leadership team!*

*Qualifications for Registered Nurse (RN): *

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Strong clinical knowledge and excellent decision-making skills.
  • Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused.
  • Ability to lead and supervise a team of nursing staff.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information confidentially.

Our SNF is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our skilled nursing facility. RN play a key role in providing high-quality care to our residents, overseeing nursing staff, and ensuring that our residents’ medical and personal needs are met in a supportive and comfortable environment.

*Responsibilities of Registered Nurse (RN): *

  • Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans for residents.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitor and document residents' health status, vital signs, symptoms, and progress.
  • Supervise and support a team of LPNs and CNAs to deliver optimal care.
  • Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
  • Educate residents and their families on health management, conditions, and treatments.
  • Ensure adherence to all state, federal, and facility-specific regulations and standards.
  • Respond to emergencies, assess situations, and provide critical care as needed.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and contribute to the facility’s continuous improvement efforts.

*Walk-in Interviews Welcome Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm!*

*apply now!*

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license

Benefits highlights

  • Dental
  • Vision

Place

City
Craig, CO
Median rent
$1,045/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$72,636/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
3% above the national average

Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.

Craig is a small northwestern Colorado town near the Yampa River, surrounded by public lands and mountain scenery. Outdoor recreation like hunting, fishing, and hiking defines the lifestyle. A tight-knit community vibe and slower pace appeal to nurses seeking rural Front Range–adjacent living without the congestion of major metros.

Map showing the location of Craig, CO
Approximate location in Craig, CO. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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Yampa Valley Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) located in Craig, Colorado, actively recruiting Registered Nurses across all shifts. The facility positions itself as the top-paying facility in the area and welcomes both new graduates and walk-in applicants,…

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