Registered Nurse - FT (ECU)

Haxtun Hospital District is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Extended Care Unit (ECU) to provide compassionate, high-quality care for residents in a long-term care setting.

About the role

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcomes across a range of patient needs. Responsibilities include completing admissions and ongoing assessments, administering medications and treatments, delivering patient and family education, and coordinating care with the healthcare team to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care. The RN monitors patient progress, responds to changes in condition, and provides emergency care when needed while maintaining compliance with clinical standards and protocols. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, accurate documentation, and a consistent focus on patient safety, quality care, and compassionate service in a rural extended care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Complete admissions and ongoing patient assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition.
• Provide emergency care as needed.
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards and protocols.
• Document care accurately and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSN from a four-year college or university or ADN program with a minimum of one (1) year related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Colorado RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Pay

• Starting pay range: $38.00/hr - $49.40/hr, depending on experience.
• Shift differentials: Nights = +10% of base wage (after 6pm), Weekends = +15% of base wage.

Schedule

• Full-time, non-exempt.
• Shift: Nights.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee-only premiums for all health insurance plans. Partial contributions are made for spouse, children, or family plans.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Haxtun Health pays 50% of premiums, including for spouse, children, or family.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year (hourly employees) and 22 days for the first year (salaried employees). PTO accrual increases with length of service, including holidays.
• Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.
• Retirement Plan: Up to a 3% employer match, increasing with length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (opt-out available). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.
• Employee Health Payment Match: Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health’s hospital or clinics.
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
• Term Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary term life provided by Haxtun Health (up to $200,000 max). Additional voluntary life insurance coverage is available for purchase.
• Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization).

About Haxtun Health

Located on the beautiful plains of northeast Colorado, Haxtun Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Our mission is to promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care. Employing nearly 150 people, Haxtun Health is one of the largest employers in the community. We recently opened our new 100,000 square foot facility that houses our Family Practice Clinic, Wellness and Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy. Haxtun Health proudly serves Haxtun, CO, and surrounding communities. Learn more about Haxtun – a small town with a big heart – by visiting welcometohaxtun.com/about/.