(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Behavioral Health

SummitStone Health Partners; Fort Collins (CO); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health resources

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Voluntary benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Résumé du poste

SummitStone Health Partners in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide acute behavioral health care, coordinate medical care with the team, and support clients across shifts. The role demands clinical proficiency, documentation accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.

The position offers full-time, part-time, and PRN options with shift differentials and a sign-on bonus for eligible overnight candidates.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license (pass NCLEX-PN exam) required.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program 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.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality patient care by providing prescribed medical treatment, performing physical assessments, developing plans of care, and implementing medical support services.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed. Gather, monitor, and record patient symptoms, history, and changes in their conditions, and perform standard procedures like drawing blood or taking vital signs.
• Coordinate, consult, and problem-solve medical care with Interdisciplinary team members and providers.
• Document and audit the medical record for all medically necessary client care to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development to stay current with best practices.

Connaissances

Nursing

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team coordination

Formation

Practical Nursing Program

LPN license (NCLEX-PN)

Description du poste

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(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Behavioral Health

Walk In Crisis Full Time Benefited Not Applicable Fort Collins, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1545

Salary Range: $25.97 To $34.07 Hourly

(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse – Acute Behavioral Health

Sign-on bonus: up to $9,000 for eligible overnight candidates. Ask your recruiter about qualifications and details.

• Salary Range:$25.97 - $34.07 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
• Status: Full-time, part -time, and PRN opportunities available
• Hours:
  • Full-time: 36 hours/week (three 12-hour shifts)
  • Part-time: 24 hours/week (two 12-hour shifts)
  • Day shifts are 6am - 6:30pm and Overnights are 6pm - 6:30am
  • PRN: Flexible scheduling based on department needs

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights ($7 per hour), weekends and holidays.

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

Responsible for providing direct nursing services and supervising health related aspects of care for clients. This position will assist in coordinating medical care and intervention with other team members and providers.

• Deliver high-quality patient care by providing prescribed medical treatment, providing physical assessments, developing plans of care, and implementing medical support services.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed. Gather, monitor, and record patient symptoms, history, and changes in their conditions. Perform standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vital signs, or collecting lab samples.
• Coordinate, consult, and problem solves medical care and intervention with Interdisciplinary team members and providers.
• Consistently and independently follow established safety procedures. Report any medical or medication errors by end of shift.
• Maintain updated knowledge of professional licensure and medications procedures, healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices, by actively participating in professional and educational development.
• Participate in staff meetings and inter-agency meetings as required. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects.
• Perform all medical duties including and not limited to client assessment, actively staffing, work at any site, educating clients, administering medications, taking vital signs, medical procedures, telephone/walk in triage for clients, obtain prior authorizations, medication refill requests, lab work, inventory processes, paperwork, and treatment follow-ups.
• Document and audit the medical record for all medically necessary client care to ensure continuity of care.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse license (pass NCLEX-PN exam) required
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program 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:

• More than two years of nursing experience preferred
• Experience working in behavioral health and substance use preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture.For more information click HERE .

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

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

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at [e-mail].

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.