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Position: Registered Nurse

Location: Grand Junction, CO

Specialty: Psychiatric unit

Schedule: Night shift, 3 12s, 7p-7a ( There may be some flex here, inquire)

Duration: Permanent/direct hire, full-time position

Pay: $39.00-$48.00 , sign on 20k

Why is this job cool?

We offer great benefits:

We believe mental health treatment and addiction recovery care are an integral part of every thriving community. We believe mental health services should be available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. We value each client for their uniqueness and are a LGBTQ /Non-binary-affirming therapeutic environment!

We treat a large scope of behavioral health care needs, from prevention services like Mental Health First Aid courses and our Positive Psychology/Resiliency program, to outpatient services and in-community services like school-based mental health initiatives. We are also associated with West Springs Hospital, a private not-for-profit psychiatric hospital and the only one on the western slope.

Responsibilities:

Promote and foster health, assess dysfunction, aid patient's recovery. improve or learn coping skills and abilities, maximize strengths. and prevent further disability. Focus is on assessment and monitoring of safety, self-care activities, and psychobiological courses of therapy. Job duties are based on the Scope and Standard of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used):

• Ability to quickly develop rapport with individuals to perform essential nursing duties and resolve crisis situations as necessary.
• Ability to assess individual's potential for dangerousness to self, to others and/or grave disability.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate successfully with hospital staff and external customers.
• Ability to appropriately and immediately document interactions with patients and potential patients.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information per HIPAA regulations, federal and state law, and facility policies and procedures.
• CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider prior to independent patient care required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health related field preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in psychiatric hospital or other psychiatric setting preferred
• Inpatient, Emergency Room, or Family Practice setting desirable
• Training in the assessment and clinical disposition of patients that are experiencing a psychiatric emergency and/or may have a co-occurring medical condition that also requires assessment and triage (required)
• CPI Training/Certification required prior to independent patient care required. Must have ability to perform duties required by CPI training to provide verbal de-escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary (Training for certification will be provided).
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.

**Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Mind Springs sites. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health conditions. Possible exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $39.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• Psychiatric Care: 2 years (Preferred)
• inpatient, emergency room, or family practice setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person