PRN RN DAY

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,971 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Retirement Services

Paid Time Off

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colorado Springs is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care in acute and residential programs. The role involves assessing patient needs, delivering quality nursing care, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse license in Colorado, experience with psychiatric patients, and skills in problem-solving and delegation. The job includes benefits like medical and retirement services and a pay range of $37.00 to $50.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of nursing care with psychiatric patients.
• Ability to implement special treatment procedures and direct others.
• Required CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise direct patient care.
• Assess patient needs and deliver quality nursing care.
• Ensure safety and crisis management for patient populations.

Skills

Nursing care and interventions with psychiatric patients

Knowledge of psychotropic medications

Ability to delegate responsibility

Organizational skills

Problem-solving in fast-paced environments

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Colorado Registered Nurse license

Job description

Responsibilities

Minimum Hourly Rate: $37.00 - Maximum Hourly Rate: $50.00

Screening for this position will continue until the position is filled.

The PRN Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the direct patient care and program implementation for residents/patients in the acute care and residential programs. Assesses the patients/residents needs and coordinates/implements the delivery of quality nursing care, as prescribed by the Treatment Team / Physician. Provides safety and crisis management for the patient populations, and assures a safe and therapeutic environment.

About Cedar Springs Hospital

Cedar Springs Hospital's mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Services
• Paid Time Off
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Compliance with Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Qualifications

Requirements: Knowledge and experience of nursing care and interventions with psychiatric patients. Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications, potential side effects, and psychiatric diagnoses. Ability to direct others in the delivery of services, organize multiple tasks at one time, and problem solve situations under a fast‑paced environment. Ability to safely implement special treatment procedures. Ability to delegate responsibility to others and assure completion of shift duties. Skill in developing therapeutic relationships with clients of all ages, and work as a member of a treatment team.

Experience & Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Previous experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is preferred. Minimum one‑year inpatient psychiatric nursing experience is preferred for PRN status. Current Colorado Registered Nurse (or Compact Licensure) license is required. Some positions may require a valid Colorado Driver's license. CPR certification is also required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.