Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential - Overnight

Overview

Provide evidence-informed nursing care for high-acuity behavioral health and/or substance use crises in an acute care facility. Work closely with an interdisciplinary team using clear clinical protocols, safety practices, and coordinated treatment planning. Strengthen assessment, crisis intervention, medication administration, and transition-of-care skills on an overnight schedule.

Schedule & unit details

A 24/7 acute behavioral health setting supporting urgent mental health and/or substance use needs. Interdisciplinary collaboration with a focus on safety, documentation, and coordinated transitions of care. Shift differentials: Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Additional shift differentials are available for evenings, nights ($7/hour), weekends, and holidays.

Essential duties

• Assess clients, identify problems, provide crisis interventions, document significant interactions, and maintain clinical charts and required reporting data.
• Provide prescribed medical treatments and personal care services.
• Administer medications and monitor clients for therapeutic response and potential side effects.
• Cookise with team members and providers to problem-solve medical care and interventions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a medication administration system.
• Review lab reports, identify abnormalities, and refer findings to the provider as appropriate.
• Audit medication storage, medication destruction processes, and MARS documentation according to state regulations.
• Educate clients and consumers about medications, expected effects, and safe use.
• Document progress notes related to therapy and medications, and report medication errors per policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligible for Colorado RN licensure (unencumbered) and able to meet all licensing requirements for the role.
• 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, 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.

Longview Campus

Longview Campus is Larimer County’s acute care behavioral health facility, serving residents who need urgent support for mental health and/or substance use concerns.

Total rewards

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

Health & safety requirement

All employees must receive an annual flu vaccination (or have an approved exemption) and wear a mask during flu season.