RN Psychiatry

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in a behavioral health setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. Monitors patients to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources. This is an onsite, PRN position in the Inpatient Behavioral Unit at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is flexible and lists 0.00 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $37.06–$57.44 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than three years of experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Six months of nursing (RN) experience.
Advanced CPI certification within 30 days of hire, with yearly recertification to meet BHA rules and regulations 11.9.3D.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date. The BLS or CPR card must remain valid through 60 days after hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Initiate corrective action when a patient’s presentation shows adverse symptomology.
Respond to patient care situations using nursing standards and treatment protocols.
Provide psychiatric nursing care to a complex behavioral health patient population in a complex environment.
Handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.
Monitor patients to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning, internal professional development opportunities, and free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, subject to the described accumulation and eligibility terms.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.