Nurse/Clinician I - ATU

Description

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care.  With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re looking for a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to work Wednesday-Friday, 7:00 PM -7:30 AM at our Acute Treatment Unit at 1302 Chinook Lane, in Pueblo.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay:  $72,733-$77,582 annually for this position (determined by credentials and experience)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance:  FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits
  • School age daycare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
• Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Acute Treatment Unit (ATU) you would be providing direct care to patients experiencing emotional crisis and serious psychiatric issues in an environment that is a less restrictive alternative to hospitalization. You would be conducting assessments, evaluating and managing medications, setting priorities for care, and leading your shift. You’d also have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Health Solutions professionals to serve individuals and groups. Specifically, the ATU RN

• Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications;
• Ensures that all medications are securely maintained;
• Maintains therapeutic milieu;
• Conducts nursing assessments;
• Provides therapeutic sessions as needed;
• Keeps accurate records with 100% compliance with our standards;
• Maintains competency and proficiency with the electronic health record and electronic prescribing;
• Organizes and maintains medication records;
• Calls in prescriptions and follows-up on refills;
• Orders lab work and reviews as needed for immediate attention on the doctor's behalf;
• Consults and works closely with treating medical professionals;
• Leads the shift and assigns tasks to co-workers to insure the smooth operation of the shift;
• Participates in the on call schedule with an assigned minimum number of shifts per month; and
• Performs other duties as assigned by the program director within the scope of the position.
• Physical requirements include the following:
• Frequently stays stationary for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently moves within and between facilities.
• Frequently exposed to stressful or emergent situations.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment to record health data.
• Constantly communicates with clients and others.
• Occasionally moves equipment and/or materials up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For—The Must-Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution
• Current, valid license as a registered nurse in Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Current, valid Colorado driver’s license
• Access to reliable transportation during work hours
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally

What We’d Like to See in You—The Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge of psychiatric medication
• Experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting
• Electronic health records literate
• Adept with electronic prescribing
• Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in managed care environments
• Spanish language skills

* Notice:  Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.  

Closing date:  Open until filled                                                                                                                                                      EOE M/F

Salary : $72,733 - $77,582