(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Behavioral Health

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

1d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing services and supervises health-related aspects of care for clients in acute behavioral health. The role helps coordinate medical care and interventions with other team members and providers. The position is based at SummitStone Health Partners’ Longview campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, an acute care behavioral health facility serving Larimer County residents experiencing urgent mental health and/or substance use needs.

Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities are available. Full-time schedules are 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts; part-time schedules are 24 hours per week across two 12-hour shifts. Day shifts run 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and overnight shifts run 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. PRN scheduling is flexible based on department needs. Eligible overnight candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $9,000. Employees at 24/7 locations earn a differential; additional differentials are available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, including $7 per hour for nights.

The posted compensation range is $25.97–$34.07 per hour, based on relevant years of experience. The actual offer may vary based on education, training, skills, experience, and other job-related factors. SummitStone offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health and wellness resources, disability insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, voluntary benefits, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions. Benefit eligibility and levels are based on FTE status.

Employees must receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption and wear a mask during flu season.

Requirements

• Hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license and pass the NCLEX-PN exam.
• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire, with a clean driving record.
• Have a DORA license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Hold Basic Life Support certification or be able to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• More than two years of nursing experience.
• Experience working in behavioral health and substance use.
• Bilingual or bicultural abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed medical treatment, conduct physical assessments, develop plans of care, and implement medical support services.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments; gather, monitor, and record patient symptoms, history, and changes in condition.
• Perform standard care procedures, including drawing blood, checking vital signs, and collecting laboratory samples.
• Coordinate, consult, and problem-solve medical care and interventions with interdisciplinary team members and providers.
• Follow established safety procedures independently and consistently; report medical or medication errors by the end of the shift.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional licensure, medication procedures, healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices through professional and educational development.
• Participate in staff and inter-agency meetings as required, as well as quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects.
• Perform medical duties including client assessment, active staffing, working at any site, client education, medication administration, vital signs, medical procedures, telephone and walk-in triage, prior authorizations, medication refill requests, lab work, inventory processes, paperwork, and treatment follow-ups.
• Document and audit medical records for medically necessary client care to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including options for eligible dependents.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Voluntary benefits available to all employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $9,000 for eligible overnight candidates.
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; night differential is $7 per hour, and employees at 24/7 locations earn a differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree