Registered Nurse - CSU (Day & NOC) (63514)

About the Role

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Crisis team at the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), a 24-hour, 16-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. This position offers a generous sign-on bonus, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits.

The Registered Nurse will deliver exceptional clinical care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, with a focus on person-centered, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, and experienced in psychiatric nursing, with excellent de-escalation skills, sound clinical judgment, and an active RN license in good standing, along with current BLS certification.

Schedule

Create your ideal schedule with flexibility that works for you at our 24/7 care facility. We offer self-scheduling for our nursing team, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle while ensuring consistent, high-quality care for our clients.

• Shift Options:
  • Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, varying days, some weekends required
  • NOC Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, varying days, some weekends required
• 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

Pay

The starting wage is based on licensure and company equity, paid bi-weekly.

• Hourly Rate: $42.7 - $54.66
• Shift Differential Pay:
  • Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50 (7 AM - 3 PM)
  • Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $4.25/hour (11 PM - 7 AM)
  • Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $6.25/hour (11 PM - 7 AM)
  • Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $2.75/hour (3 PM - 11 PM)
  • Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $4.25/hour (3 PM - 11 PM)
• Bilingual Language Differential Pay: Employees who pass a language assessment receive $3,000 per calendar year, paid bi-weekly and prorated based on hire date and FTE.

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, including COVID-19 testing if necessary.
• 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 relay information to 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.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Associate's in Nursing required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience:
  • Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.
  • Preferred: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience.
• Licensure:
  • Active State of Colorado Registered Nursing License.
  • Current BLS certification.
• Skills:
  • 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, 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.
• Vaccination and Health Requirements:
  • Annual influenza (flu) shot required.
  • Negative TB test result required before the first day of work.
  • Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent care & health care
• Insurance:
  • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage (eligible if working 30 hours per week or more)
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Short-term disability
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with 100% vesting immediately and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off:
  • Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days per year
  • Accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year
  • 1 floating holiday (hours calculated on a pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
  • The company observes 10 designated holidays each year. Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities receive holiday pay in addition to regular pay if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday.
• Employee Assistance Program