Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN) or II (RN) - Part-Time - Saturday 7am-7:30pm - Walk in Center

Position Summary

Provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments and treatment to consumers with severe and persistent mental illness.

Department Specific Details

The Walk-In Crisis Center is open 24/7/365 and provides in-person mental health crisis care, information and referrals right when you need it the most. Our services are voluntary and available to people of all ages, no matter your insurance coverage or ability to pay.

Compensation

• Psychiatric Nurse I (LPN): $30.12/hr - $31.62/hr
• Psychiatric Nurse II (RN): $39.06/hr - $40.56/hr
• Psychiatric Nurse III (BSN): $43.08 - 44.08/hr

Language Differential

$1- $2.50hr

Responsibilities & Duties

LPN

• Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, and crisis interventions.
• Provide medical case management as needed.
• Assist consumers with psychological, social development and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate medical care and intervention with staff and psychiatrist.
• Draw blood for lab work for consumers.
• Monitor consumers' vital signs.
• Administer intramuscular medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

RN

• Conduct basic health assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications, including intramuscular injections.
• Draw blood and assist with lab coordination.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinical staff to support medical and psychiatric care.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records.
• Support client engagement in care coordination and referrals to internal or external resources.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and supervision as needed.
• Foster a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• LPN: Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado.
• RN: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. License must be in good standing.
• Minimum two years nursing experience; experience in a behavioral health or outpatient clinic preferred.
• Experience with the severe and persistently mentally ill or similar populations strongly preferred.
• BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience 1-3 years of experience working with consumers with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred.

Physical & Mental Demands

Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.

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Benefits

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TB Screening & Testing

TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire.