Registered Nurse (58951)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

10d•$40 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Crisis team. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24-hour, 25-bed facility providing intensive behavioral health crisis intervention for up to five days. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Therapists, Case Managers, Milieu Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists. The position offers generous shift differentials and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals. The Registered Nurse will deliver exceptional clinical care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, with a focus on person-centered, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, and experienced in psychiatric nursing, with excellent de-escalation skills, sound clinical judgment, and an active RN license in good standing, along with current BLS certification. Create Your Ideal Schedule – Flexibility That Works for You At our 24/7 care facility, we understand that life doesn’t always fit into a rigid schedule. That’s why we offer self-scheduling for our nursing team—giving you the freedom to choose shifts that best suit your lifestyle while ensuring consistent, high-quality care for our clients. Shift Options Include: NOC Shift: 6:30 PM–7:00 AM, varying days, some weekends required Scheduling Expectations: This position is fully onsite/in-person Full-Time Nurses: Choose 3 (three) 12-hour shifts per week (0.9 FTE) Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month Holiday Coverage: Participate in a minimum of 2–4 holiday shifts per year We believe in empowering our nurses with flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team environment. Whether you're balancing family, school, or personal commitments, our scheduling model is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $40.22 - $48.42 hourly Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3pm to 11pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11pm to 7am. Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50/hour Overnight Weekday (Monday–Thursday): $4.25/hour Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $6.25/hour Swing Weekday (Mon–Thurs): $2.75/hour Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $4.25/hour 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 $2,700.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).

Requirements

Associate's in Nursing required.
Licensure: Active State of Colorado Registered Nursing License.
Ability to administer medications and injections.
Demonstrated ability in nursing assessment, including evaluation and interpretation of medical and behavioral health information.
Knowledge and familiarity with 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, and collaborate with other internal and external teams.
Ability to learn and operate various software programs, including MS 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 a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.
Preferred: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience.

Responsibilities

Support the medical and clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to the physician/prescriber).
Screen potential clients for admission and adhere to admission criteria. This may include testing for COVID-19.
Complete nursing assessments of clients upon admission.
Document clear and concise notes regarding patients’ condition, reaction to medication, and treatments in EMR.
Perform nursing interventions within the scope of practice, congruent with licensing.
Contribute to the development of the treatment planning process as it relates to medical needs and concerns.
Provide educational support surrounding medications and self-administration.
Provide coordination and support to program staff and clients.
Observe, identify, and monitor the condition of the patient, including changes in symptoms, and relates same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
Administer injections and medications.
Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
Attend meetings and training as needed.
Maintain professional licensing as required by applicable state laws.
Other related duties as assigned.

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, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short term disability
Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more