Mental Health RN – Full-Time | Days & Nights

Summit BHC • Colorado Springs, CO

13d • $40 - $45

About The Position

Ready to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health? Peak View Behavioral Health is growing and looking for Registered Nurses to join our team! In this role, you’ll provide direct nursing care to patients while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You’ll assess and re-assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and ensure safe, high-quality care throughout each patient’s stay. You’ll also communicate closely with the care team to support patient progress and respond quickly to any changes in condition. This is a great opportunity for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about making a difference. What We Offer Full-time day and night shifts available (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) $40–$45/hour base pay Weekend shift differentials Tuition assistance up to $3,000 per year Continued education and growth opportunities Supportive team environment Make an impact every day—apply and grow with Peak View!

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

• One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Takes physician’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician’s orders. Ensures physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider’s supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance.
• Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of patient identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
• Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.
• Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
• Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
• Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.
• Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
• Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

Benefits

• Full-time day and night shifts available (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• $40–$45/hour base pay
• Weekend shift differentials
• Tuition assistance up to $3,000 per year
• Continued education and growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed