Behavioral Health Crisis RN — Acute Care & Stabilization

Harmony Foundation, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift differentials

Bilingual compensation differential

Job summary

AllHealth Network is seeking a Behavioral Health Crisis Center Registered Nurse (RN) for our 24/7 Acute Care Campus in Littleton, CO. The RN will provide immediate, comprehensive care across psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use, and medical crises, with a Wednesday–Saturday schedule and on-site duties.

The role emphasizes assessment, triage, crisis stabilization, admissions, and coordination of care with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing and strong triage/clinical judgment.
• Ability to manage psychiatric and medical crises in an acute care setting.
• Excellent communication, crisis intervention, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments for crisis presentations.
• Review referrals to determine admission appropriateness.
• Provide telephone and in-person triage for emergent/walk-in presentations.
• Complete nurse-to-nurse reports and ensure effective handoffs.
• Monitor patient status, vital signs, and response to treatment interventions.
• Provide therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques.
• Assess suicide risk, aggression, withdrawal symptoms, and other psychiatric concerns.
• Collaborate with providers to determine treatment and placement.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care for co-occurring conditions.
• Utilize withdrawal assessment tools (SEWS, COWS).
• Perform nursing assessments, health screenings, and medication reviews.
• Obtain laboratory specimens and point-of-care testing.
• Recognize and respond to acute medical emergencies.
• Coordinate medical clearance and communicate findings to the team.
• Administer medications and provide ongoing monitoring.
• Perform laboratory testing and document results in EHR.
• Maintain quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Support accreditation readiness and compliance.
• Facilitate admissions across Acute Care Campus programs.
• Coordinate care transitions and patient flow.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and resources.
• Ensure timely, accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

RN license

Crisis nursing

Assessment

Communication

Education

BSN or higher

Tools

EKG

Point-of-care testing

Job description

AllHealth Network is seeking a Behavioral Health Crisis Center Registered Nurse (RN) for our 24/7 Acute Care Campus in Littleton, CO. The RN will provide immediate, comprehensive care across psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use, and medical crises, with a Wednesday–Saturday schedule and on-site duties.

The role emphasizes assessment, triage, crisis stabilization, admissions, and coordination of care with an interdisciplinary team.