RN Psychiatry

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

1d•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 policies, values, and mission of UCHealth. Monitors patients to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources. This is an onsite role in the Inpatient Behavioral Unit at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is full time, 72 hours per two-week pay period, on day shift. Pay is $37.06–$57.44 per hour, dependent 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 within 30 days of hire, followed by 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 card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment; ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

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, responding decisively, efficiently, and with 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

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on work performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
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 benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), 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-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs for professional and personal growth.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; 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 and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.