Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Peak View Behavioral Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Tuition assistance

Continued education

Job summary

Peak View Behavioral Health is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for our Colorado Springs facility. The role provides nursing care to patients, oversees LPNs/CNAs, and develops individualized care plans. Shifts include day and night, 7:00–7:00, with base pay of $40–$45 per hour and weekend differentials.

We offer tuition assistance up to $3,000 per year, ongoing education, and a supportive team environment. Apply today to make an impact in behavioral health and growth with Peak View!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience in clinical area; behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required; first aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs and developing nursing care plans.
• Transcribes and reviews provider orders accurately; ensures required elements are present.
• Administers medications per order with patient identifiers.
• Documents nursing care and communicates changes to the treatment team.
• Ensures thorough patient safety, education for patients and families, and proper hand-off reports.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation

Medication administration

Behavioral health

First aid

Education

RN license

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse | Peak View Behavioral Health | Colorado Springs, ColoradoAbout 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 OfferFull-time (Day and Night) shifts available (7:00 – 7:00 )$40–$45/hour base payWeekend shift differentialsTuition assistance up to $3,000 per yearContinued education and growth opportunitiesSupportive team environmentMake an impact every day—apply and grow with Peak View!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 settingLICENSES/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. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Peak View Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. 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.