(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Behavioral Health

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing services and supervises health-related aspects of client care at SummitStone Health Partners’ Longview Acute Behavioral Health campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. The role coordinates medical care and interventions with interdisciplinary team members and providers, serving clients who need urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

The position is offered as full-time, part-time, or PRN. Full-time schedules are 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts; part-time schedules are 24 hours per week over two 12-hour shifts. Day shifts run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and overnight shifts run from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. PRN scheduling is flexible based on department needs. The hourly salary range is $25.97–$34.07, based on relevant years of experience. Eligible overnight candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $9,000. Shift differentials are available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; the stated night differential is $7 per hour. Employees at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.

The role requires a Licensed Practical Nurse license and graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program. A valid Colorado driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, is required, as is a clean driving record. A DORA license must be held or obtained within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

SummitStone describes its mission as fostering trust, empowering recovery, and inspiring hope in Northern Colorado. It is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse license; pass the NCLEX-PN exam.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Clean driving record.
• DORA license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification or ability 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 capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed medical treatment, physical assessments, plans of care, and medical support services.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Gather, monitor, and record patient symptoms, histories, and changes in condition.
• Perform standard care procedures, including drawing blood, checking vital signs, and collecting lab samples.
• Coordinate, consult on, and problem-solve medical care and interventions with interdisciplinary team members and providers.
• Follow established safety procedures consistently and independently.
• Report medical or medication errors by the end of the shift.
• Maintain current knowledge of licensure and medication procedures, healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices through professional and educational development.
• Participate in staff meetings and inter-agency meetings as required.
• Participate in 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, laboratory 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.
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; the stated night differential is $7 per hour.
• Differential for employees working at locations operating 24/7.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $9,000 for eligible overnight candidates.

What This Job Offers

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