Registered Nurse (part-time) - Outpatient Clinic (58451)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

3d•$37 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient Clinic team, working a 2x10 schedule on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30am–6pm. As a key member of our Physician Operations team, you’ll deliver exceptional clinical care to individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders. This role supports our Adult Intensive Services division, which provides specialized, daily care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness while helping them maintain vital connections to family and community. The ideal candidate is a skilled, collaborative nurse who thrives in complex systems, works independently, and is passionate about making a difference. Previous experience with adults facing severe mental illness and substance use challenges is strongly preferred. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team, we invite you to apply today! Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $36.56 - $44.00 hourly Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $1,500.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).

Requirements

Associate's in Nursing required. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Colorado Registered Nurse Licensure Requirement: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado RN license (or compact RN licensure from another state) before providing any client services.
Ability to administer medications and injections.
Demonstrated ability in nursing assessment including evaluation and interpretation of medical and behavioral health information.
Knowledge and familiarity of nursing care management concepts, and psychotropic medications.
Advanced written and oral communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, efficient time management with multitasking ability.
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as collaborate with other internal and external teams.
Ability to learn and operate various software programs, including Word, Excel and web-based systems.
Required Vaccination and TB Test. At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Nice To Haves

one year of relevant clinical experience.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience.

Responsibilities

Support the clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to physician/prescriber).
Perform nursing interventions for which an RN has been trained.
Observe, identify, and monitor patient condition, including changes in symptoms, and relate same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
Administer injections and medications.
Provide patient education for medication(s).
Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
Effectively respond to patient needs and problems; provide timely responses to messages and other requests.
Coordinate prescription refills according to organization policy.
Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
In a timely manner, accurately and completely chart interventions, lab results, medications dispensed, and all activities related to patient interactions according to the organization's procedures.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.

Benefits

Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short term disability
Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more