Nurse, RN - Regional Crisis Center – Durango, CO
We are looking for nursing professional wanting to work Nights, Weekends, Full-time, and PRN (as needed)
Position Summary: The role of the Nurse, RN provides skilled nursing services to psychiatric and/or opioid dependent patients and their significant support systems.
Qualifications: Our ideal candidate for our Nurse, RN position will have bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. They will have five (5) years nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric/mental health setting, knowledge of psychiatric medication and one (1) year experience in substance abuse field. They will also have experience working with a multi-disciplinary team and working with mental health conditions.
Salary:
Starting pay is $38.50 (Base Pay $36.00 + Locale Diff $2.50) – $40.66 annually and considers preferred education, experience and licensure.
- This position includes a $5,200.00 annual locale differential for our Durango worksites
Full-Time Benefits:
Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Health Savings Account
Dental
Flexible Spending Account
Vision
Dependent Care Account
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Long Term Disability
401k offering up to 4% match
College Invest plans
Annual Wellness Benefits
Professional development benefits
(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
Personal Days
(9) Company Paid Holidays
Loan Repayment Programs
Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess needs of client, develop solutions and ensure implementation of solutions/interventions and programs to meet those identified needs.
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Observes, identifies, monitors, reports and records the condition of the client including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the consumer’s condition to appropriate members of the treatment team (includes treating psychiatric provider and clinical staff).
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Follows State and Federal guidelines in providing care to opioid dependent clients in collaboration with licensed prescribers and pharmacies.
- Provides care to patients in a manner that recognizes the human potential, is empathic, non-judgmental, and demonstrates unconditional positive regard while promoting safety, comfort and the therapeutic environment.
- Provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. If assesses situation to be emergent; calls crisis team, notifies provider, and may facilitate transfer to an emergency department if appropriate.
- Acts as a liaison to outside agencies and providers for clients to ensure continuity of care. In this the capacity advocates for client’s needs, ensures care provided and ensures necessary follow-up.
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Provides patient and family education, either in groups or individually, including health education, medication education and/or education related to substance use disorder, psychiatric illness, and techniques/skills for physical care.
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Provides case management and other clinical interventions as appropriate.
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Participates as needed in care coordination; collaborative development and implementation of client’s treatment plan with members of the treatment team.
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Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
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Documents intervention and program activity according to Axis Health System’s policies and procedures.
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Attends and participates in nurse meetings, in-services education and training opportunities, and special events as indicated.
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Medications
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Administer according to Axis policy.
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Document accurately immediately following med administration.
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Store according to AHS policy.
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Reports medication errors according to Axis policy.
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Follow proper med disposal procedures per Axis policy.
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Participate in C 2-5 medication counts according to Axis policy.
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Monitor/assist with medication refills according to Psychiatric Services protocol/policy.
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Program Assignments
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Performs chart checks as required by Program according to Axis protocol/policy.
Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.
Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.
Commitment to Pay Standard: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).
About Durango/Pagosa Springs:
If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado
