Registered Nurse (RN) Youth Recovery Center

Youth Recovery Center (YRC) is a unique, in-hospital residential treatment center that helps adolescents ages 15-18 work through addiction recovery and address mental health needs. Join our team and make a difference in our community at an independent hospital located on the Western Slope of Colorado, between Denver and Grand Junction on the I-70 Corridor—minutes from Vail and Aspen.

About the role

Multiple positions and shifts are available. Shifts consist of three 12-hour shifts per week, with both day and night positions open. All positions require rotating weekends.

• $2.25/hour evening shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 3:00pm–11:30pm.
• $4.00/hour night shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 11:00pm–7:30am.
• $4.25/hour weekend differential when working 5 or more continuous hours between 7pm on Friday and 7am on Monday.

Responsibilities

• Assess level of risk and make appropriate clinical judgments for resolution of client emergencies resulting in a safe outcome.
• Participate in recreation activities with clients.
• Gain skills in substance abuse, mental health, and adolescent health.

Requirements

• Current Colorado RN license or ability to obtain one.
• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience working as a Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum of 1 year RN work experience, preferably in Acute Care, Psychiatric, or Addiction.

Pay

• ADN: $36.76 – $54.06/hour
• BSN: $37.50 – $56.23/hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
• Valley View recognizes a 4% pay difference for RN-ADN, RN-BSN, and RN-MSN.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including coverage for eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid basic life coverage with buy-up options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), paid sick/bereavement leave under Colorado HFWA, and leaves of absence.
• Tuition assistance available.
• Retirement plans: 401(a) and 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services.
• Voluntary benefits: discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, corporate ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by employees.
• Free use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
• Loan repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.