LPN​/LVN - Psychiatry + stipend Pueblo, CO Local or Varies

Location: Pueblo, Colorado

Contract Length: 24 Weeks

Compensation

Travel

• 36
  
  Hours:
  
  $1,985 - $2,057/week
• 48
  
  Hours:
  
  $2,465 –$2,577/week

Local

• 36
  
  Hours:
  
  $1,296 - $1,368.00/week
• 48
  
  Hours:
  
  $1,872 - $1,976.00/week

Schedule

• 36 hours/week
• 36/48 rotating schedule
• 48 hours/week available
• 12-hour shifts

Why You'll Love Working with Snap Care

• End-of-Shift Pay through Paymint Available or Weekly Pay
• Extension Pay Raises
• Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 24/7 Clinician Support
• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

Position Overview

Snap Care is seeking compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide high-quality psychiatric nursing care in a secure behavioral health and correctional setting. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient safety, administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and well-being.

What You'll Do

Direct Patient Care

• Provide psychiatric and medical nursing care under the supervision of an RN.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, following physician orders and facility policies.
• Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment.
• Assist with activities of daily living and support patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain complete medical records.

Safety & Crisis Intervention

• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health crises and emergency situations.
• Utilize approved de-escalation techniques and assist with seclusion and restraint procedures when necessary.
• Monitor patients for safety concerns and report changes in condition promptly.
• Support infection prevention practices and maintain a clean, safe care environment.

Team Collaboration & Compliance

• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, behavioral health professionals, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist with orienting new or float staff to unit procedures and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required documentation, incident reports, and other clinical records.
• Participate in ongoing education and maintain current licensure and required competencies.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in Colorado or Compact (eNLC) state, in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to obtain required Colorado fingerprint clearance through an approved vendor (e.g., IdentoGO).

Preferred

• Cerner electronic medical record experience.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, forensic, correctional, or mental health settings.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for LPNs who are:

• Calm and confident in high-pressure situations.
• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• Strong communicators and team players.
• Skilled in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment for patients and staff.