Primary Registered Nurse – Montrose, Full-time
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Become a part of our special team of clinical staff to help support the community you live in
At HopeWest, you get to be the nurse you always dreamed of being You will be one of those people patients and families call "angels," providing compassionate care, strength and courage. 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 reward in the care you provide then you will love hospice nursing. This is life changing work
In addition to having strong clinical skills, Hospice Nurses are "teachers" – helping patients identify their own personal goals of care and helping caregivers have confidence in caring for their family member. They are generalists on all diseases and specialists in symptom management, requiring excellence in assessment and critical thinking. Primary RN's have an assigned caseload of patients and lead the interdisciplinary team caring for those patients. We provide care wherever our patients call home - private homes, nursing homes, group homes or assisted living facilities.
Hospice nurses thrive at HopeWest, an environment which fosters personalized care. There is opportunity to grow through regular education offerings as well as support to achieve a certification in Hospice & Palliative Nursing (CHPN).
The Primary Registered Nurse has a weekday schedule of Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, with occasional back-up for weekends and on-call. There is flexibility in arranging your daily schedule, which provides a work/life balance allowing time for personal needs.
Who Should Apply?
RN's with a minimum of one year acute care experience in medical/surgical, ICU, ER or other acute or home health setting experience
RN's with strong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment
Requirements, Pay And Benefits
Must have unrestricted RN license in the State of Colorado
Must have valid Colorado driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance coverage
Starting hourly pay: $ $43.05
Generous weekend differential of $5/hr
$1/hr each for CHPN/WCC
Mileage reimbursement of 65cents/mile for work related driving
Leased vehicle program option
Cell phone and laptop provided for documentation
Tuition Assistance program for advancing your nursing career
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
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.