Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Summit BHC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Peak View Behavioral Health in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide nursing care on the designated unit. The role includes supervising LPNs/CNAs, developing care plans, and ensuring patient safety. Base pay is $40–$45 per hour with full-time day and night shifts (7:00–7:00).

Tuition assistance up to $3,000 annually and education growth opportunities are offered. The RN will assess needs, create and adjust care plans, document accurately, and cooperate with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• 1+ years nursing experience in clinical area preferred.
• Behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards in an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate patient care; develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Assess patient status and communicate findings to providers.
• Transcribe and review orders; ensure all elements are correct.
• Administer medications with two patient identifiers.
• Notify providers of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Document effects of PRN medications; ensure medication safety.
• Complete admission and discharge procedures accurately.
• Collaborate with treatment team; participate in unit activities.
• Educate patients and families about medications and rights.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Behavioral health

Team communication

Education

RN license (state of CO or compact)

Certified in Psychiatric Nursing (preferred)

CPR and de-escalation certification (required)

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse | Peak View Behavioral Health | Colorado Springs, Colorado

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

What We Offer
Full-time (Day and Night) shifts available (7:00 – 7:00 )
$40–$45/hour base pay
Weekend shift differentials
Tuition assistance up to $3,000 per year
Continued education and growth opportunities
Supportive team environment

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.
• Accurately administers medications per ordered utilizing at least two patient identifiers.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications.
• Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.
• Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
• Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient’s rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
• Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
• Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
• Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Peak View Behavioral Health?

Peak View Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Peak View Behavioral Health is an EOE.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.