Nurse-RN, (PT, FT, PRN, Nights)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

26d•$39 - $41

About The Position

Axis Health System is now offering VARIOUS SHIFTS for our psych Nursing team!!! We are looking for nursing professionals wanting to work Nights, Weekends, Full-time, Part-time, and PRN (as needed). How does living in a scenic mountain town working for the leading provider (primary care, dental, and behavioral health) on the Western Slope sound? Are you looking to work with a great team of health care professionals and make a difference in your local community? Have you been searching for an RN job with different shifts that better fit your needs? Axis Health System has a job for you. We are seeking exceptional RN Nurses to join our team of medical professionals in our Durango Regional Crisis Center. We are hiring for various shifts including Nights, Full-time, Part-Time and PRN. Shift differentials are available for night and weekend shifts. Sign-On Bonus available for our Full Time RN hires! Position Summary: The role of the Nurse, RN is to promote and foster health, assess dysfunction, aid patient’s recovery, improve or learn coping skills and abilities, maximize strengths, and prevent further disability. Focus is on assessment and monitoring of safety, self-care activities, and psychobiological courses of therapy.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate for our Nurse, RN position will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.
They will have three years nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric/mental health setting, knowledge of psychiatric medication and managed care experience.
They will also have experience working with a multi-disciplinary team and working with mental health conditions.
Ability to quickly develop rapport with individuals to perform essential nursing duties and resolve crisis situations as necessary.
Ability to assess individual’s potential for dangerousness to self, to others and/or grave disability.
Ability to collaborate and communicate successfully with Axis Health System staff and external customers.
Working knowledge of involuntary mental health holds (27-65), and alcohol and drug Emergency Commitments (EC) and Involuntary Commitments (IC).
Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Pt. 2.
Knowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteria.
Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and ability to access the internet.
Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency.
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

Medical (HDHP or PPO)
401k offering up to 6% match
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Life Insurance
Annual Wellness Benefits
Loan Repayment Programs
(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Dental
Vision
Pet Insurance
College Invest plans
Personal Days
(9) Company Paid Holidays
On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.