Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!) - Behavioral Health (Nights)
About The Position
Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. What do our current nurses value at Highlands Behavioral & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in Colorado (or eligible to receive or renew).
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program.
- Clinical experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine mental health needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Safely prepare, administer and monitor results of medications and treatments.
- Accurately document and communicate of patient information.
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and continuity of services.
- Maintain compliance with safety protocols and nursing standards in all patient interactions.
Benefits
- Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
