Full-Time NURSE (Nights) - Pueblo West

Crossroads Turning Points•Pueblo West, CO

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About The Position

Crossroads Turning Points is seeking a Nurse (RN or LPN) for the Circle Program. The nurse manages medications for patients with mental health disorders and substance use disorders, and provides patients and families with training and education. The role also requires accurate documentation of patient care. Applicants must undergo a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana testing, a comprehensive background check, and a TB test. The nurse identifies patient care requirements and establishes rapport with patients; provides emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and promotes independence through care goals, education, and answers to questions. The nurse supports quality care in accordance with therapeutic standards, nursing regulations, and applicable state requirements; works with multidisciplinary teams to resolve patient needs; and maintains a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment. Duties also include medication and controlled-substance handling, electronic charting, communicating care needs between nursing teams, maintaining confidentiality, managing supplies, developing professional knowledge, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position may require bending and lifting. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The treatment program addresses mental illness, chemical dependence, personality disorders, and criminal behavior. Salary is $74,880 per year; this is an exempt position. The closing date is November 28, 2026, or the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

A valid LPN or RN license to practice in the State of Colorado.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills for email and written reports.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, which may include bending and lifting; reasonable accommodation may be provided.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the psychiatric and substance misuse field.

Responsibilities

Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients.
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
Establish care goals and teach patients and their support networks about conditions, medications, and self-care; answer questions.
Maintain quality of care in accordance with therapeutic standards, patient care goals, the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing standards, and other applicable regulations.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and request assistance from healthcare support personnel as needed.
Follow infection-control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.
Document patient care services in electronic records.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
Protect patient confidence and operational privacy by maintaining confidentiality.
Monitor nursing supplies, anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, verify receipt, and use supplies and equipment appropriately.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, and societies.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in team problem-solving.
Complete related duties as needed.