Registered Nurse (RN) – Adolescent Behavioral Health
About The Position
This role involves providing specialized nursing care for adolescents aged 12-17 with mental health disorders, emotional challenges, or behavioral issues within an Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and support young patients in managing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use, or trauma-related disorders. The position requires working closely with young patients, their families, and healthcare teams to promote emotional well-being, manage mental health conditions, and support recovery. The role is based at the Longview Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, and operates in a 24/7 acute behavioral health setting.
Requirements
- Eligible for Colorado RN licensure (unencumbered) and able to meet all licensing requirements for the role
- Colorado or Compact licensed nurse in good standing in state of licensure required
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required
- DORA license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire required
- Basic Life Support Certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience specific with adolescents preferred
- 1-year experience in a behavioral health setting
- Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred
- Will train a new grad with strong interest in Behavioral Health and withdrawal management
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical assessment and problem identification, crisis interventions, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data.
- Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services for clients.
- Administers medication and then evaluates and monitors clients for medication side effects.
- Coordinates, consults, and problem solves medical care and intervention with other team members and providers.
- Develops, implements, and maintains a medication administration system.
- Will screen and evaluate lab reports and refer abnormalities to the provider.
- Audits medications, destruction of medications and MARS according to state regulations.
- Educates clients and consumers on medications.
- Documents progress notes on therapy and medications and reports medication errors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
- Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
- A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Sign-on bonus: up to $9,000 for eligible candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
