Registered nurse jobs in Colorado

About the role

Assumes the responsibility and accountability for collaborating, directing, following and coordinating the care and services provided by the skilled nursing community to align with assigned resident’s goals as well as those of the acute and post-acute continuum care providers.  This position is responsible for the effectively facilitating a successful transition from the skilled community into the home environment utilizing educational materials and support to encourage all stakeholders to play an active role in their total well being.  Assists the resident in becoming proficient and comfortable with managing their own care, providing guidance to the resident for effective care transitions, improved self management skills and enhanced provider to resident communication. The care transitions manager helps facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration across multiple settings.  Responsible for assisting the Director in managing an assigned number of team members to include providing coaching and training, corrective action planning, goal setting,  interviewing applicants, and conducting performance appraisals. Responsible for managing rehabilitation services including vendor management and relationships, team members rehab competencies and training. Acts as Director of Nursing in the manager’s absence. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.  This position will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

What you'll bring

• If your experience is close to what you see listed here, and if you have valid licensure/certification (if required), please still consider applying with us.
• Minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience an RN or LPN.
• 1-3 years in a  supervisory capacity required
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal laws and regulations for skilled nursing facility operation in the state of operation.
• Must understand long term care/hospitals and the importance of technology to improve resident care.
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal laws and regulations for skilled nursing facility operation in the State of Colorado.
• Must have computer word processing and database experience.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Proven leadership abilities and comprehensive knowledge of healthcare transitions including expertise in PPS, MDS, OBRA and OSHA preferred.
• Administrative experience preferred.

Benefits