Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!) - Behavioral Health (Days)
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. Our current nurses value an environment that puts patient care first, supportive and responsive leadership, and opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in their careers with robust continuing education options and skills diversification. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 500® corporation with annual revenues during 2025 of $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in Colorado (or eligible to receive or renew).
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program.
- CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus with commitment!
- Pay Range: $38.87 - $58.31 per hour
- RNs are eligible for generous shift differentials: Weekdays: 3pm - 11pm: $4.00, Weekdays: 11pm - 7am: $5.00, Weekends: 7am - 3pm: $5.00, Weekends: 3pm - 11pm: $6.00, Weekends: 11pm - 7am: $7.00
- Retention Bonus: This position is eligible for our retention bonus program (eligible after completion of sign-on bonus); current retention bonus for RNs is $10,000
- $1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days)
- 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
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
