Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Westminster, CO
- Eligibility
- RNPsychiatric
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Psych
Posted Jun 18
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for CO staff roles
CO staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 537 postings.
About this role
Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Denver, CO area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Behavioral health, Counseling, Intake, Medication side effects, PTSD, Psychosomatic Medication Interactions, Suicide and self harm risk assessment, or Therapeutic nurse/patient relationship.
- Shift(s) available: night shift
- Job types available: full time
- Employer features: Best Places to Work recognition, Community hospital, Cross training, Health Insurance, Level 2 trauma center, Level 3 trauma center, Life Insurance, Magnet recognized, Nurse self-care program , Offers sign on bonus, PTO, Retirement Plan
Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
- 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
- Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
- Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in consultation with a multidisciplinary team
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for efficacy and potential side effects
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, using evidence-based therapeutic communication techniques
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and educational workshops on topics related to mental health and well-being
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to patient care, including discharge planning and aftercare support
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
Salary: $62,030 to $101,547 /year
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
- 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
- Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
- Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Westminster, CO
- Median rent
- $1,882/mo
- Local household income
- $100,272/yr
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?