Registered Nurse - Outpatient Clinic (54447)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated Full-time Registered Nurse – Outpatient Clinic to join our Physicians' Operations Team, working four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday–Friday between 8 AM–6 PM). In this role, you will provide exceptional clinical and nursing care to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Serving within our Adult Intensive Services division, you’ll support individuals through specialized, community-connected programs that promote stability and recovery. This position offers the opportunity to work autonomously within a highly collaborative environment and contribute to the well-being of some of our most vulnerable community members. Ideal candidates bring strong nursing skills, experience in behavioral health, and a passion for working within complex systems of care.

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

• $36.56 - $44.00 hourly

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). The bilingual differential will begin once the required proficiency level is met on the agency-approved language assessment.

Essential Functions:

• Support the clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to physician/prescriber).
• Perform nursing interventions for which an RN has been trained to do.
• Observe, identify, and monitor patient condition, including changes in symptoms, and relate same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Provide patient education for medication(s).
• Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
• Effectively respond to patient needs and problems; provide timely responses to messages and other requests.
• Coordinate prescription refills according to organization policy.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• In a timely manner, accurately and completely chart interventions, lab results, medications dispensed, and all activities related to patient interactions according to the organization's procedures.
• Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
• Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Associate's in Nursing required. A bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Colorado Registered Nurse Licensure Requirement: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado RN license before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
• Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing assessment, including evaluation and interpretation of medical and behavioral health information.
• Knowledge and familiarity of nursing care management concepts, and psychotropic medications.
• Advanced written and oral communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, efficient time management with multitasking ability.
• Excellent interperson