RN Psychiatry

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 51,053 - 79,129; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Access to mental health support

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

UCHealth is hiring in Aurora, CO, seeking a Psychiatric Nurse for part-time onsite work. The role involves providing direct patient care in a complex behavioral health setting, with an emphasis on patient safety and outcome optimization.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions and responding to care situations based on nursing standards. Candidates must be a licensed RN and have 6 months of nursing experience.

UCHealth offers competitive pay ranging from $37.06 to $57.44 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.
• Monitors patient to maintain a safe environment.
• Responds to patient care situations utilizing nursing standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing standards and protocols

Patient care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

State licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth CeDAR - Aurora, CO.

Department: CeDAR Residential Care

Work Schedule: Part Time, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

• Provides direct patient care in a behavioral health setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
• Monitors the patient to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Responsibilities

• Initiates corrective action whenever patient presentation shows adverse symptomology.
• Responds to patient care situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
• Provides psychiatric nursing to a complex behavioral health patient population in a complex environment.
• Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.