RN- Behavioral Health

Overview 

A Registered Nurse -Acute Inpatient Behavioral and Mental Health is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time.

This position will be based at the new and innovative acute care behavioral health facility, which opened in late 2023.  SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture.  This voter-approved facility provides licensed, equitable and culturally relevant care and treatment to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders.  For more information click HERE.  

The Mission:

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.  

We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.

We Embrace Our Diversity 

Come As You Are:

A core value here at SummitStone. 

We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Experiences and Backgrounds We Look For 

If this sounds like your calling, we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone. 

• Location: Longview Campus, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Status:  Full-time nights and PRN positions available which all include eligibility for program/shift differentials
• Hours: 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts

What You’ll Do:

As a Crisis Registered Nurse (RN), the applicant will be integral in managing urgent, high-stress situations, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate and implement immediate treatment plans. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications and treatments, conducting laboratory testing, performing rapid physical and behavioral health assessments, and providing compassionate engagement with clients and families in critical moments. The RN will also be responsible for coordinating transitions of care in high-pressure environments and ensuring adherence to all relevant rules, guidelines, and directives to maintain safety and compliance with regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services for clients.
• Administers medication and then evaluates and monitors clients for medication side effects. 
• Coordinates, consults, and problem solves medical care and intervention with other team members and providers.
• Provides clinical assessment and problem identification, crisis interventions, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data. 
• Develops, implements, and maintains a medication administration system.
• Serves as liaison for the pharmacy, orders meds, maintains medication supplies at necessary levels and conducts medication counts. Meets with drug company representatives and assists with information and instruction regarding medication programs offered by manufacturers.
• Will screen and evaluate lab reports and refer abnormalities to the provider.
• Audits medications, destruction of medications and MARS according to state regulations.
• Educates clients and consumers on medications.
• Documents progress notes on therapy and medications and reports medication errors. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Unencumbered Colorado license as a registered nurse
• Valid Colorado driver's license
• Will train a new grad with strong interest in Behavioral Health issues
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion with the relevant ability to engage, communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people of different backgrounds, identities, and culturally diverse communities

Preferred: 

• Bilingual and Bi-cultural
• 1-year experience in a behavioral health setting

Some positions include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Start With Yes

At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge. 

We believe that people can and do recover, but we also know that they can’t always do it on their own. That’s where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities, we want you to consider us for your next career move: 

• You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
• You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners.
• Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems.
• You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times.
• Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you’re eager to adapt and learn.

Total Rewards 

The typical hiring range for this position is $35 to $42 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.  

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a 5% differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The night shift differential is $7.00/hour.

Bonus up to $9,000 available for those who qualify!  Ask us about the details today. 

Outcomes and Benefits

We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career. 

But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today. 

Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including: 

Time that you deserve for a balanced life

• Flextime Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
• Extended Leave Bank (ELB)

Financial benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
• Referral Bonus available for employees who refer new hires
• Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification

Health, Medical, and Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Malpractice Insurance
• Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups

*Based on working 20 hours per week

SummitStone will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your recruiter know.

Join us today. To learn more about SummitStone health, or to apply on our site, visit us at www.summitstonehealth.org/careers/. 

This position may require the top candidate to go through the pre-hire credentialing process to be able to provide services to our clients.  In this case, to help maintain and expeditious process, the top candidate will complete the necessary credentialing forms within 48 hours of receiving the job offer.