RN – Behavioral Health Acute

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Salary Range: $35 to $49 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado at our Longview Campus
Status: Full-time overnight
Hours: 36 hours/week; three (3) 12-hour shifts

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights ($7 per hour), weekends and holidays. 

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Overview:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), the applicant will be integral in managing urgent, high-stress situations, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate and implement immediate treatment plans. The RN will provide compassionate, client-centered care during critical moments, engaging thoughtfully with both clients and families. Additional responsibilities include coordinating transitions of care in high-pressure environments and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and safety protocols.

Essential Duties:

Provides clinical assessment and problem identification, crisis interventions, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data.
Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services for clients.
Administers medication and then evaluates and monitors clients for medication side effects.
Coordinates, consults, and problem solves medical care and intervention with other team members and providers.
Develops, implements, and maintains a medication administration system.
Will screen and evaluate lab reports and refer abnormalities to the provider.
Audits medications, destruction of medications and MARS according to state regulations.
Educates clients and consumers on medications.
Documents progress notes on therapy and medications and reports medication errors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Unencumbered Colorado license as a registered nurse
Will train a new grad with strong interest in Behavioral Health and withdrawal management

Licenses and Certifications:

Colorado or Compact licensed nurse in good standing in state of licensure required
Registered Nurse License required
Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required
DORA license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire required
Basic Life Support Certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

1-year experience in a behavioral health setting
Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. For more information click HERE. 

The Mission:

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about our organization.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
Mental health and wellness resources
Short-term and long-term disability insurances
Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.

RN- Behavioral Health Acute

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