Are you a new Nurse Graduate? Start your career with San Luis Valley Health, and move with confidence from the classroom to the bedside when you join our team and participate in our Nurse Residency Training Program. In addition to the specialized training you will obtain as part of the Nurse Residency and On-boarding programs, you will work as a Staff RN fulfilling all routine duties within your assigned unit. We have openings for full-time, part-time and PRN positions. Successful candidates must be willing to remain employed with SLVH for a full two years as a condition of the Nurse Residency Program in order to receive this training tuition-free.   

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:  

· Associates Degree in nursing required; Bachelors of Science in Nursing Preferred  

· Current RN license with State of Colorado Board of Nursing   

· BLS required; ALS, PALS required within 6 months of hire

· Other certifications may be required within 6 months of hire  

What you'll do:

· Active and engaged participation in Nurse Residency Program  

· Response to all situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols   

· Provide nursing care to patients within an assigned unit or cross-trained unit and ability to document using electronic medical record   

· Observes patients, recording significant conditions and reactions, and notifies provider of patient’s condition and response to drugs, treatments, and any change in patient’s condition   

· Other duties and educational requirements as assigned or required  

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• No out-of-pocket cost for AirMedCare Network Membership for those enrolled in a SLV Health medical plan.
• Enjoy 21 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.  

Like to learn more? Click here for more information on our employee benefits program!