Registered Nurse ( Detox / Psych) - Night Shift

Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Holidays & personal day

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment support

PSLF eligible employer

HSA & FSA

EAP

Job summary

Valley Hope of Parker is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift (6:00pm – 6:00am) in Parker, CO. The role involves executing prescribed treatments, delivering compassionate medical care, and supporting patients through a 30–45 day treatment cycle.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in nursing, active RN license in Colorado, and CPR certification. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, PTO, holidays, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Experience providing nursing care in a treatment setting preferred.
• Ability to manage detox admissions and monitor patient health.

Responsibilities

• Execute prescribed treatments and med interventions.
• Provide nursing care per medical policies and procedures.
• Conduct detox admissions and monitor detox treatment plans.
• Record treatment activities and observations accurately.
• Communicate with nursing supervisors and clinical staff about patient status.
• Follow procedures for medical emergencies and infection control.
• Oversee non-licensed staff as directed by the Nursing Director.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing care

Detox admissions

Patient communication

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

RN license in state of employment

CPR certification

Job description

Location

This position is located in Parker, CO***

Position

REGISTERED NURSE (RN): Full-Time (6:00pm - 6:00am)

About the Employer

Valley Hope of Parker has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated and passionate team! Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you! Valley Hope of Parker, located just outside of Denver, has been serving the people of Colorado with residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1989.

Valley Hope nurses specialize in making patients feel loved from the moment they walk in the door by providing compassionate medical care, key to the short and long‑term success of patients in recovery. Nurses typically work with patients from admission to discharge, providing supportive medical care over 30-45 days of treatment, offering a unique treatment approach, and rewarding work experience with hands on help for patients to heal and recover in real time.

The work is fulfilling, mission focused, yet more relaxed than the standard hospital setting.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state of employment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Compensation

• Starting Base Pay: $44.00 - $48.00 per hour (based on experience and education)

Shift Differentials

• Night: Base pay + $5.00 per hour
• Weekend Night: Base pay + $5.50 per hour
• Weekend Day: Base pay + $1.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

Job Summary

• Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.
• Implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Follows established policies and procedures for all medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Oversees non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.

Work Environment

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.