About this role
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
Grand River Health | Rifle, CO
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect , friendliness , and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care .
What Youll Do
The Registered Nurse works at our main hospital campus, reporting directly to the Emergency Department Director. In this role, youll provide professional, compassionate care to patients in a Level IV emergency department. As a rural health facility, our ED sees a wide variety of cases—some routine, some unexpected—offering an opportunity to use strong critical thinking and broad clinical skills while caring for patients and families in our community.
- Triage each patient and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals.
- Assists physicians during examinations and emergency procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary.
- Observes patients progress, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary.
- The RN assists in the maintenance of health and the prevention or management of illness, injury and disability.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
Who Were Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Active license in the State of Colorado as an RN.
- Must have an American Heart Association BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- American Heart Association ACLS, PALS or ENPC and TNCC certifications are required within 6 months of initial employment and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
- One year of professional nursing experience in an emergency department setting preferred.
What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes
- Pay Range: $29.42 - $46.20/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends, and other incentive pay available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
- Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities first choice in quality healthcare.