Registered Admissions Nurse - Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the nursing aspect of the admission/intake of new patients. The applicant will coordinate and supervise direct patient care and program implementation for residents in the admission of community care and residential programs. The individual will assess patient needs and coordinate the implementation of quality nursing care, as prescribed by the Treatment Team / Physician.

This includes safety and crisis management for the patient populations, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

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

$35.00/hr – $52.00/hr

Our mission is to deliver high‑quality services to individuals and families dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. We provide innovative services using a level of care that is tailored to each illness, with highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs offers multidisciplinary behavioral health care to children, adolescents, adults, and families.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Knowledge and experience of nursing care and interventions with psychiatric patients.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, potential side effects, and psychiatric diagnoses.
• Ability to direct others, organize multiple tasks, and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment.
• Can safely implement special treatment procedures and delegate responsibility.
• Skill in developing therapeutic relationships with clients of all ages and working as part of a treatment team.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; CPR certification required.
• Licensed in the State of Colorado or hold a current compact license.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.