Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Behavioral Health, Overnight
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Acute Behavioral Health team, you’ll deliver calm, skilled care in urgent, high-stress situations. You’ll partner with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs quickly, initiate treatment plans, and support clients and families with compassion and clear communication. You’ll also help coordinate safe transitions of care while following all clinical standards, regulations, and safety protocols. This role is in a 24/7 acute behavioral health setting supporting urgent mental health and/or substance use needs, with interdisciplinary collaboration focused on safety, documentation, and coordinated transitions of care.
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
- Will train a new grad with strong interest in Behavioral Health and withdrawal management
- 1-year experience in a behavioral health setting
- Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess clients, identify problems, provide crisis interventions, document significant interactions, and maintain clinical charts and required reporting data.
- Provide prescribed medical treatments and personal care services.
- Administer medications and monitor clients for therapeutic response and potential side effects.
- Coordinate and consult with team members and providers to problem-solve medical care and interventions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a medication administration system.
- Review lab reports, identify abnormalities, and refer findings to the provider as appropriate.
- Audit medication storage, medication destruction processes, and MARS documentation according to state regulations.
- Educate clients and consumers about medications, expected effects, and safe use.
- Document progress notes related to therapy and medications, and report medication errors per policy.
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
- Shift differentials: Additional shift differentials are available for evenings, nights ($7/hour), weekends, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
