You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
2. Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
3. Integrates skills and knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical management, cardiometabolic conditions, and self-management of diabetes into clinical practice.
4.. Advocates for and communicates about improved quality of care and outcomes for those living with, at risk for, and affected by diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions.
5. Actively participates in the quality improvement (QI) process and adapts practice/process based on QI findings.
6. Partners with individuals and caregivers to deliver care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life for self-management of diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions across the lifespan.
7. Applies current research and evidence-based care to practice.
8. Applies business principles, systems practice, and population health management to support ach8.ievement of the Quadruple Aim (reduced costs, better outcomes, improved patient experience, and improved work life for healthcare providers).
9. Applies the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE7) self-care behaviors to educate on and initiate behavior change.
10. Engages in lifelong learning and serves as a role model of professionalism.
11. Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings based on assessed needs. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with prediabetes or diabetes.
12. Follows the ADCES Diabetes Education Accreditation Program requirements which are based on the National Standard of Diabetes Self-Management and Support Guidelines.
13. Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient's assessed needs and goals and promotes successful self-management.
14. Documents all individual contacts/visits in the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
15. Collaborates, advocates, and confers with other members of the diabetes care team in developing person-centered diabetes plans
16. Advocates for and supports technology-enabled diabetes education and care.
17. Collaborates with community partners to establish and maintain ongoing support options.
18. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.
19. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
20. Participates in meetings, serves on committees, and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.

Wage starts at $32.41 and goes up with experience

Part-time

Experience

• - Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an Accredited Nursing School

Education

• Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• License - RN