RN: Clinic (PRN)

RN: Clinic (PRN)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center - Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147

Position Summary

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Rural Health Clinic team on a PRN basis.

The Clinic RN collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, and other support staff to coordinate and deliver patient-centered care in an outpatient clinic setting. This role supports a team-based care model and helps guide daily clinical workflows to ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can adapt quickly in a busy clinical environment while delivering safe, compassionate nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope of practice in an outpatient clinic setting
• Perform patient assessments, vital signs, and patient intake
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Administer medications, injections, and immunizations as ordered
• Perform clinic-based procedures including dressing changes, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and suture or staple removal

Care Coordination & Triage

• Triage patient phone calls and portal messages using established protocols
• Coordinate care between providers, clinic staff, and patients
• Assist with medication refills and prior authorizations following clinic protocols
• Ensure appropriate follow-up care and appointment scheduling

Patient Education & Support

• Provide education to patients and families regarding conditions, medications, and treatment plans
• Promote preventative health and wellness education
• Reinforce provider instructions and care plans

Documentation & Quality Compliance

• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record
• Assist with collection of quality and performance data
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Team Collaboration

• Support and mentor clinical support staff including LPNs and Medical Assistants
• Assist with training new clinical staff members
• Work collaboratively with the clinic team to improve patient experience and clinic operations

Join a Hospital That Feels Like Family In a Town That Feels Like Home

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an award-winning, independent Critical Access Hospital serving the residents and visitors of Archuleta County and the surrounding region. As a modern rural hospital, PSMC delivers exceptional emergency, primary, and specialty care supported by advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and a leadership team committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered service.

At PSMC, you are not just a number you are a valued team member whose contributions make a real difference. We prioritize professional growth, meaningful work, and a positive, supportive workplace culture grounded in our WISER values: Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect.

What you'll find at PSMC:

• A supportive, collaborative culture where people truly care about each other
• Modern facilities and growing service lines
• Leadership that listens and invests in staff
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career
• A place where you can have direct impact on patient care and community wellness

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
• BSN preferred but not required

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
• Outpatient clinic or physician office experience preferred
• CLIA waived laboratory testing experience preferred
• Immunization program experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Colorado RN license in good standing
• Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and basic computer programs

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinic setting with frequent patient interaction
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and medical equipment
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and assisting patients during procedures
• Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Compensation Range: $31.96 - $49.41 hourly, based on 0-22 years of relevant experience.
• PRN Differential: PRN employees in this position receive a PRN Differential of an additional $5.00 per hour.
• Benefits include sick leave and retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Job Type: PRN
• Shift Type: Day shift, weekdays.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.