Nurse/Clinician I PRN - ATU (53651)

Health Solutions•Pueblo, CO

43d•$37 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We're hiring a Registered Nurse to work PRN at our Acute Treatment Unit at 1302 Chinook Lane, Pueblo, CO. What You'll Be Doing As a Registered Nurse, PRN at the Acute Treatment Unit you would be providing direct care to patients experiencing emotional crisis and serious psychiatric issues in an environment that is a less restrictive alternative to hospitalization. You would be conducting assessments, evaluating and managing medications, setting priorities for care, and leading your shift. You'd also have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Health Solutions professionals to serve individuals and groups. Specifically, the Registered Nurse, PRN Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications; Ensures that all medications are securely maintained; Maintains therapeutic milieu; Conducts nursing assessments; Provides therapeutic sessions as needed; Keeps accurate records with 100% compliance with our standards; Maintains competency and proficiency with the electronic health record and electronic prescribing; Organizes and maintains medication records; Calls in prescriptions and follows-up on refills; Orders lab work and reviews as needed for immediate attention on the doctor's behalf; Consults and works closely with treating medical professionals; Leads the shift and assigns tasks to co-workers to insure the smooth operation of the shift; Participates in the on call schedule with an assigned minimum number of shifts per month; and Performs other duties as assigned by the program director within the scope of the position. Physical requirements include the following: Requires standing, sitting, driving, and walking for prolonged periods of time Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds Requires working under stress in emergency situations Use of standard precautions occasionally to avoid exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids Requires occasional driving in adverse weather conditions Requires frequent operation of a computer

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution
Current, valid license as a registered nurse in Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
Current, valid Colorado driver's license
Access to reliable transportation during work hours
Computer proficiency
Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of psychiatric medication
Experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting
Electronic health records literate
Adept with electronic prescribing
Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience in managed care environments
Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications
Ensures that all medications are securely maintained
Maintains therapeutic milieu
Conducts nursing assessments
Provides therapeutic sessions as needed
Keeps accurate records with 100% compliance with our standards
Maintains competency and proficiency with the electronic health record and electronic prescribing
Organizes and maintains medication records
Calls in prescriptions and follows-up on refills
Orders lab work and reviews as needed for immediate attention on the doctor's behalf
Consults and works closely with treating medical professionals
Leads the shift and assigns tasks to co-workers to insure the smooth operation of the shift
Participates in the on call schedule with an assigned minimum number of shifts per month
Performs other duties as assigned by the program director within the scope of the position

Benefits

Competitive pay: $37.28-$39.76 hourly, depending on nursing degree
Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
HS Funded: EAP, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
Childcare
Flexible work schedule
Company sponsored events, employee recognition program
Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo