Nursing degree from an accredited college or universityNursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
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Ability to make independent decisionsAbility to make independent decisions and strong communication skills.
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Strong communication skills
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Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and long-term care regulationsKnowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and long-term care regulations.
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Patience, tact, and a positive attitude, especially with elderly and diverse populationsPatience, tact, and a positive attitude, especially with elderly and diverse populations.
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Ability to read, write, and speak English fluentlyAbility to read, write, and speak English fluently.
In range for Colorado staff rolesColorado staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 980 postings.
The role and schedule
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Provide direct, resident-centered nursing careProviding direct, resident-centered nursing care.
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Administer medications and treatments as orderedAdministering medications and treatments as ordered.
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Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teamsCoordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
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Admit, transfer, and discharge residentsAdmitting, transferring, and discharging residents.
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Monitor resident health, document observations, and respond to changes in conditionMonitoring resident health, documenting observations, and responding to changes in condition.
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Educate residents and families on care plansEducating residents and families on care plans.
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Ensure rooms are ready for new admissionsEnsuring rooms are ready for new admissions and participating in orientation.
On call
Call-back during emergenciesMay work beyond normal hours, including call-back during emergencies.
Details
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workdayAbility to move intermittently throughout the workday.
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Coping with mental and emotional stress of the positionCope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
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Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicalsExposure to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicals is possible (standard for healthcare).
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in residents' lives? Join our team and provide exceptional direct nursing care in a supportive SNF/Post-Acute environment. We offer on-the-job training and a chance to grow your career.
Responsibilities include
Providing direct, resident-centered nursing care.
Administering medications and treatments as ordered.
Coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.
Monitoring resident health, documenting observations, and responding to changes in condition.
Educating residents and families on care plans.
Ensuring rooms are ready for new admissions and participating in orientation.
What you'll bring
Current, unencumbered RN license.
Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Ability to make independent decisions and strong communication skills.
Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and long-term care regulations.
Patience, tact, and a positive attitude, especially with elderly and diverse populations.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Physical Demands & Environment
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
May work beyond normal hours, including call-back during emergencies.
Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicals is possible (standard for healthcare).
Neighborhoods+Parker features diverse master-planned and acreage communities tailored to different lifestyles. Stonegate, situated in the northwest corner near Lincoln Avenue and C-470, is a major hub for healthcare and tech professionals commuting toward the Denver Tech Center, offering neighborhood pools, tennis courts, and direct access to major arterial routes. In contrast, The Pinery on the southern side delivers a pine-covered, mountain-style setting with rolling terrain, multi-acre lots, Bingham Lake, and country club golf. Further south toward Castle Rock, Pradera caters to high-end buyers seeking custom estates around a private golf club, while contemporary developments like Stepping Stone and walkable enclaves near Mainstreet provide compact, modern suburban living.
Parker features diverse master-planned and acreage communities tailored to different lifestyles. Stonegate, situated in the northwest corner near Lincoln Avenue and C-470, is a major hub for healthcare and tech professionals commuting toward the Denver Tech Center, offering neighborhood pools, tennis courts, and direct access to major arterial routes.
In contrast, The Pinery on the southern side delivers a pine-covered, mountain-style setting with rolling terrain, multi-acre lots, Bingham Lake, and country club golf. Further south toward Castle Rock, Pradera caters to high-end buyers seeking custom estates around a private golf club, while contemporary developments like Stepping Stone and walkable enclaves near Mainstreet provide compact, modern suburban living.
Getting around+Commuting nurses heading toward regional healthcare facilities in the Denver Tech Center, Lone Tree, or downtown Denver primarily navigate Parker Road (State Highway 83), which experiences heavy traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours. The E-470 tollway offers a faster bypass around arterial choke points, though daily use requires factoring in regular toll fees. Transit riders can drive just west of town to access the RTD light rail at Lincoln Station in Lone Tree, which provides direct train service northward into Denver.
Commuting nurses heading toward regional healthcare facilities in the Denver Tech Center, Lone Tree, or downtown Denver primarily navigate Parker Road (State Highway 83), which experiences heavy traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours. The E-470 tollway offers a faster bypass around arterial choke points, though daily use requires factoring in regular toll fees.
Transit riders can drive just west of town to access the RTD light rail at Lincoln Station in Lone Tree, which provides direct train service northward into Denver.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Cherry Creek Regional Trail and Sulphur Gulch Trail, which weave more than 27 miles of paved paths through neighborhoods for running, cycling, and stroller-friendly outings. Downtown, Discovery Park features open-air play areas and summer splash features, while O'Brien Park provides sports facilities and the H2O'Brien seasonal aquatic park. Non-motorized water recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing, is centered at Rueter-Hess Reservoir, while Castlewood Canyon State Park lies less than 20 minutes away for hiking and canyon views.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Cherry Creek Regional Trail and Sulphur Gulch Trail, which weave more than 27 miles of paved paths through neighborhoods for running, cycling, and stroller-friendly outings. Downtown, Discovery Park features open-air play areas and summer splash features, while O'Brien Park provides sports facilities and the H2O'Brien seasonal aquatic park.
Non-motorized water recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing, is centered at Rueter-Hess Reservoir, while Castlewood Canyon State Park lies less than 20 minutes away for hiking and canyon views.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Parker
Parker delivers a distinct blend of Front Range suburban tranquility and authentic western heritage, positioned roughly 20 miles southeast of Denver. For healthcare professionals relocating to the south Denver metro area, the town offers a safe, community-oriented retreat centered around an active, walkable Mainstreet. Rather than blending into an anonymous suburban tract, Parker distinguishes itself through cultural anchors like the PACE Center, beloved traditions like the Parker Days Festival, and connected trail networks joining the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Commuters serving medical centers in the Denver Tech Center or Lone Tree often choose master-planned northern neighborhoods like Stonegate for swift access to Lincoln Avenue and E-470, while those desiring wooded privacy gravitate toward The Pinery. Shift workers must navigate daily traffic realities: relying on arterial Parker Road can cause peak-hour delays, making proximity to toll corridors or light rail stations an essential planning consideration. For nurses seeking high-performing Douglas County schools, quiet neighborhoods, and easy access to trails and reservoirs, Parker represents an exceptional suburban home base.
