Staff Nurse - RN - FT - SUD & MH

Banyan Treatment Centers•Castle Rock, CO

5d•$42 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers’ dual diagnosis facility in Castle Rock, Colorado, is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse as a Staff/Floor Nurse. The role provides direct patient care to people receiving treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions, with a focus on high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and teamwork. The nurse reports to the department’s Director and receives direct shift support from designated shift leads. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts. The posting describes it as a night-shift role and lists a base rate of $42–$50 per hour, with additional shift and weekend differentials. The 60-bed facility provides care across medically monitored detox, residential treatment, and PHP.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in Colorado.
Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to remain professional, objective, and composed in high-stress or emergency situations.
Understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); preferred.
Two or more years of nursing experience; preferred.
Work experience in an inpatient dual-diagnosis (SUD and mental health) setting; strongly preferred.
Familiarity with the KIPU EMR system.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the medical provider, following medical protocols and standards of practice.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and provide medication education as indicated.
Assess patients’ medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency responses.
Monitor psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to nursing leadership, providers, or the treatment team.
Use clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.
Transcribe, document, and implement provider orders accurately, including verbal orders when permitted.
Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.
Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete electronic medical record documentation in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.
Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education.
Participate in in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings as required.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in a regulated healthcare environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned within scope of practice.