PRN NURSE (Circle) - Pueblo West

Crossroads; Pueblo West (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

8 Paid Holidays

2 Paid Administrative Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Crossroads Turning Points in Pueblo West, CO seeks a Nurse (RN or LPN) for the Circle Program to manage medications for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. The role includes training families, documenting care, and ensuring safety and privacy within a multidisciplinary team.

A valid Colorado LPN/RN license is required. Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and TB test are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• A valid LPN or RN license is required to practice in Colorado.
• Prefer prior experience in the psychiatric and substance misuse field.
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills are essential for communication via email and written reports.

Responsibilities

• Manages medications for patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provides training and education to patients and families.
• Documents patient care in electronic health records.
• Maintains infection-control policies and safe work environment.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to address patient needs.

Skills

Nursing

Psychiatric care

Substance misuse care

Documentation in EHR

Communication

Education

LPN or RN license (Colorado)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Are you on a journey to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, we recognize the importance of making a positive impact on others' lives. By helping individuals navigate the challenges of substance misuse and mental health, you can play a vital role in guiding them toward a healthier lifestyle and lasting recovery. Our caring team provides personal support in a warm, welcoming environment to everyone who walks through our doors.We invite a compassionate, dynamic individual to join our team as a Nurse (RN or LPN) for the Circle Program. The nurse is responsible for managing medications for patients with both mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Additionally, the nurse provides training and education to patients and their families. It is essential for nurses to accurately document patient care and ensure that all information is accurately recorded.Please note that all applicants must undergo a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, a comprehensive background check, and a TB test.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following tasks are necessary for the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with the patient.Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.Promotes independence by establishing care goals, teaching patients, friends, and family to understand the condition, medications, and self-care skills, and answering questions.Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, making or recommending necessary adjustments, and following standards of care set by the state board of nursing, the State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations.Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and requesting assistance from health care support personnel.Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations to protect patients and employees.Documents patient care services by charting in electronic records.Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by maintaining confidentiality and adhering to strict privacy standards.Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine the inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies, and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving methods.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/AQUALIFICATIONS:Education:A valid LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) license is required to practice in the State of Colorado.Experience:Prefer prior experience in the psychiatric and substance misuse field.Other:Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.Basic computer skills are essential for communicating effectively through email and written reports.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:It may require bending and lifting. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Our comprehensive treatment program addresses mental illness, chemical dependence, personality disorders, and criminal behavior.We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits:Medical.Dental & Vision Insurance.Eight (8) Paid Holidays.Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays.Career Advancement.Retirement 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 5%.Many other benefits (free and optional).Submit your application today at www.crossroadstp.org by visiting the employment tab.Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience!Closing Date:October 28, 2026, or open until filledSalary:$36.00 HourlyEqual Opportunity Employer