Nurse Extern - Nursing Administration - PRN at Aspen Valley Hospital – Aspen, Colorado

Location: Aspen, CO

Position Type: PRN

Requisition Number: JR101450

Description:

We are currently hiring for a PRN Nurse Extern within the Nursing Administration department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift:

Rotating - Other

Compensation Range:

$25.48 - $40.78Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour!

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited nursing program.
• Must have completed nursing Fundamentals/Foundations with clinical.
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview:

The Nurse Extern will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and other licensed healthcare professionals to gain hands-on clinical experience while building self-confidence and skills related to time management and communication. This role is designed to provide nursing students with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a practical healthcare setting while adhering to the standards outlined in the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. The externship aims to enhance the student’s clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional development in preparation for becoming a licensed RN.

This Position Offers:

As a PRN employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, 457B, and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.

Environment and Culture:

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy

"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!