Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Summit BHC•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an acute psychiatric setting and supervises care, treatment, and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The nurse develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans; assesses and reassesses patients; communicates relevant information with the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. This onsite, individual-contributor role includes assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, coordinating care, maintaining medical records, educating patients and families, and ensuring patient safety. The nurse administers and monitors medications, completes admission and discharge processes, collaborates with the treatment team, and provides thorough documentation and handoffs. Full-time day and night shifts are available, with 12-hour shifts listed as 7:00–7:00. Base pay is $40–$45 per hour, with weekend shift differentials. The employer also offers tuition assistance up to $3,000 per year, continued education and growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Peak View Behavioral Health describes its benefits plan as comprehensive and salary as competitive based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Current valid RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice in an acute psychiatric setting.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience in the facility’s clinical area of service.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
First aid, if required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and ongoing status; communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans specific to assessed needs, including completing the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Coordinate and supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Obtain verbal or telephone provider orders accurately, document them appropriately, and transcribe and review orders for completeness and compliance with policy and procedure.
Administer medications as ordered using at least two patient identifiers.
Notify providers of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses.
Assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Communicate and confer regularly with the treatment team regarding patient care; attend and participate in appropriate unit activities, therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate patients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patient rights, and other topics needed for optimal care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate patient documentation each shift, ensure assignment sheets are completed daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Maintain patient safety while providing nursing care and treatment.