Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse (RN) - Flexible Shifts

West Pines Behavioral Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug plan

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

West Pines Behavioral Hospital in Westminster, CO, part of the Denver metro area, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting while prioritizing patient safety and therapeutic engagement.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, educate families, and coordinate with physicians to ensure high-quality care and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado R/N license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus.
• Current CPR certification upon hire or obtained within 30 days of hire (training available upon hire and offered by facility.)

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Skills

Colorado RN license

Compact license

One year nursing experience

Psychiatric/behavioral health

CPR certification

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

West Pines Behavioral Hospital in Westminster, CO, part of the Denver metro area, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting while prioritizing patient safety and therapeutic engagement.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, educate families, and coordinate with physicians to ensure high-quality care and accurate documentation.