Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!) - Behavioral Health (Nights)

UHS$80K — $121K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Colorado nursing license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program.
  • Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
  • CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
  • Successful completion of Handle with Care training during orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine mental health needs.
  • Safely prepare, administer, and monitor medications and treatments.
  • Accurately document and communicate patient information.
  • Provide education and support to patients and families regarding mental health.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Maintain compliance with safety protocols and nursing standards.

Benefits

  • Tuition and educational reimbursement program.
  • Student loan repayment program.
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
  • Discounts on pet, automotive, and homeowners insurance.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • SoFi student loan refinancing program.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus with commitment!

Pay Range: $38.87 - $58.31 per hour

RNs are eligible for generous shift differentials:

Weekdays: 3pm - 11pm: $4.00

Weekdays: 11pm - 7am: $5.00

Weekends: 7am - 3pm: $5.00

Weekends: 3pm - 11pm: $6.00

Weekends: 11pm - 7am: $7.00

Retention Bonus: This position is eligible for our retention bonus program (eligible after completion of sign-on bonus); current retention bonus for RNs is $10,000

$1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days)

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Website: https://highlandsbhs.com

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

What do our current nurses value at Highlands Behavioral & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine mental health needs and develop individualized care plans.
  • Safely prepare, administer and monitor results of medications and treatments.
  • Accurately document and communicate of patient information.
  • Provide education and support to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and continuity of services.
  • Maintain compliance with safety protocols and nursing standards in all patient interactions.
Benefit and Reward Highlights:
  • Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program.
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts (7pm - 7:30am); rotating weekends required

Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Current license to practice nursing in Colorado (or eligible to receive or renew).
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program.
  • Clinical experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

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