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Registered Nurse/LPN/Veterans Living Center - Full Time 6a-6:30p - Sign on Bonus Eligible

CompanySpanish Peaks Regional Health Center
LocationWalsenburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 15, 2026
About The Company
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center has proudly served Huerfano County since 1963, evolving into a trusted healthcare provider dedicated to improving the lives we touch. Our current facility, established in 1993 alongside the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, continues to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to residents, veterans, and visitors alike. As we enter our third decade at this location, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our community, including: Critical Access Hospital (20 Beds) Emergency & Trauma Services Ambulance Services Cardiopulmonary Services Diagnostic Imaging & Mammography Laboratory Services Surgical Services (including Da Vinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgery) Rehabilitation Services (PT, OT, Speech Therapy, Wound Care) Retail Pharmacy – The Pharmacy at Spanish Peaks Swing Bed Services Clinics (Family, Specialty, Women’s and Outreach) Mobile Clinic Veterans Community Living Center (90 Beds) Our campus also includes a dialysis center operated by Fresenius Medical Care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care.
About the Role

Description

Serve those who served. Join our dedicated care team at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, where we proudly provide compassionate, high-quality care to veterans and their spouses. We're looking for mission-driven Registered Nurses (RNs)/License Practical Nurses (LPNs) to support our residents with skill, integrity, and heart and to help us "Improve the Lives We Touch".


Pay Range: RN - $34.29-$51.42/LPN - $25.61-$35.90 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).


Shift Differentials:

Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour

Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour

Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour


Sign-on Bonus: $3,000


Responsible for the organization and evaluation of direct nursing care for a specific assignment.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of nurse role in a critical care facility.

• Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative or psychiatric nursing.

• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras, scheduling software, accessing required documents).

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.

• Knowledge of care-based practices (creating care plans, leading team meetings).

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.


Minimum Required Education/Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited learning institution. Minimum of three years work experience in direct nursing care is preferred.

Licenses or Certificates: Valid state license as an RN. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Key Skills
NursingGerontologyRehabilitative nursingPsychiatric nursingCritical careCare planningTeam leadershipCommunication skillsComputer software applicationsBasic Life SupportCPRPatient careClinical documentation
Categories
HealthcareGovernment & Public SectorSocial Services
Benefits
Sign-on bonusShift differentials
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The nurse is responsible for the organization and evaluation of direct nursing care for a specific assignment. They will provide compassionate, high-quality care to veterans and their spouses while maintaining effective relationships with the team and administration.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$26 - $51
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
177
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
38 hours
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