Registered Nurse - CSU - NOC Shift (52272)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Registered Nurse (3 - 12-hour shifts per week) to join our Crisis team. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24-hour, 16-bed facility providing intensive behavioral health crisis intervention to adult clients for up to five days. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Therapists, Case Managers, Milieu Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists. The position offers generous shift differentials and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals. The Registered Nurse will deliver exceptional clinical care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, with a focus on person-centered, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, and experienced in psychiatric nursing, with excellent de-escalation skills, sound clinical judgment, and an active RN license in good standing, along with current BLS certification.

Schedule. This position is fully onsite/in-person, working three 12-hour shifts per week. Available schedules are: 

• NOC Shift: 6:30PM–7:00AM, varying days, some weekends required

Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. 

• $36.56 - $44.00 hourly

Shift Differential Pay. The Swing shift differential is paid from 3pm–11pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11pm–7am.

• Overnight Weekday (Monday–Thursday): $4.00/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $5.00/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon–Thurs): $2.75/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $3.25/hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. 

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE). 

Essential Functions: 

• Support the medical and clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to physician/prescriber).
• Screen potential clients for admission and adhere to admission criteria. This may include testing for COVID-19.
• Complete nursing assessments of clients upon admission.
• Document clear and concise notes regarding patients’ condition, reaction to medication, and treatments in EMR.
• Perform nursing interventions within the scope of practice, congruent with licensing.
• Contribute to the development of the treatment planning process as it relates to medical needs and concerns.
• Provide educational support surrounding medications and self-administration.
• Provide coordination and support to program staff and clients.
• Observe, identify, and monitor the condition of the patient, including changes in symptoms, and relates same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
• Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings and training as needed.
• Maintain professional licensing as required by applicable state laws.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate's in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure: Active State of Colorado Registered Nursing License.
• Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.