Registered Nurse

About the role

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Crisis team. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24-hour, 25-bed facility providing intensive behavioral health crisis intervention for up to five days. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Therapists, Case Managers, Milieu Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Support the medical and clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to the physician/prescriber).
• Screen potential clients for admission and adhere to admission criteria.
• This may include testing for COVID-19.
• Complete nursing assessments of clients upon admission.
• Document clear and concise notes regarding patients’ condition, reaction to medication, and treatments in EMR.
• Perform nursing interventions within the scope of practice, congruent with licensing.
• Contribute to the development of the treatment planning process as it relates to medical needs and concerns.
• Provide educational support surrounding medications and self-administration.
• Provide coordination and support to program staff and clients.
• Observe, identify, and monitor the condition of the patient, including changes in symptoms, and relates same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
• Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings and training as needed.
• Maintain professional licensing as required by applicable state laws.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado or a compact/multi-state RN license with Colorado as the home state or with the ability to practice in Colorado.
• Preferred: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing assessment, including evaluation and interpretation of medical and behavioral health information.
• Knowledge and familiarity with nursing care management concepts and psychotropic medications.
• Advanced written and oral communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, efficient time management with multitasking ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and collaborate with other internal and external teams.
• Ability to learn and operate various software programs, including Word, Excel, and web-based systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*
• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Pay

The starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $40.22 - $48.42 hourly

Schedule

• Shift Options Include NOC Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Scheduling Expectations This position is fully onsite/in-person
• Full-Time Nurses: Choose 3 (three) 12-hour shifts per week (0.9 FTE)
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month
• Holiday Coverage: Participate in a minimum of 2–4 holiday shifts per year

Benefits

• Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.