Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Behavioral Health

SummitStone Health Partners; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 48,216 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

SummitStone Health Partners is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Acute Behavioral Health unit at the Longview Campus in Fort Collins, CO. This full-time overnight role requires providing crisis-focused care to clients while applying evidence-based practices in a behavioral health environment.

Eligible candidates will enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $35 to $49 per hour plus a sign-on bonus of up to $9,000. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Colorado RN licensure (unencumbered) and able to meet all licensing requirements.
• 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis‑focused nursing care in a 24/7 behavioral health setting.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic response and side effects.
• Coordinate and consult with team members to address medical care.

Skills

Crisis-focused nursing care

Behavioral health experience

Multilingual (bilingual/bi-cultural)

Education

Eligible for Colorado RN licensure

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Colorado driver's license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Behavioral Health, Overnight | Longview Campus (Fort Collins, CO)

Sign‑on bonus: up to $9,000 for eligible candidates.

• Salary Range: $35–$49 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado at the Longview Campus
• Status: Full‑time overnight shift
• Hours: 36 hours/week; three (3) 12‑hour shifts
• Shift Differential: $7 per hour for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

What You’ll Do:

• Provide crisis‑focused nursing care in a 24/7 behavioral health setting.
• Apply evidence‑based nursing practices for high‑acuity behavioral health and/or substance use crises.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans, document safety practices, and coordinate transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients, identify problems, provide crisis interventions, and document significant interactions.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic response and side effects.
• Coordinate and consult with team members and providers to address medical care and interventions.
• Maintain medication administration system and audit policies in compliance with state regulations.
• Review lab reports, identify abnormalities, and refer findings to providers.
• Educate clients about medications and safe use.
• Document progress notes and report medication errors per policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligible for Colorado RN licensure (unencumbered) and able to meet all licensing requirements.
• Will train a new graduate with strong interest in Behavioral Health and withdrawal management.

Licenses & Certifications

• Colorado or Compact licensed nurse in good standing.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• DORA license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Bilingual / bi‑cultural.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including options for eligible dependents).
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation and personal leave based on FTE and service length).
• Paid sick leave provided in accordance with Colorado HFWA.
• Voluntary benefits available to all employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.

Health & Safety

• Annual flu vaccination (or approved exemption) required.
• Mask required during flu season.

Equal Opportunity

• SummitStone provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.