Registered Nurse - Child & Family OP (61602)

Registered Nurse - Child & Family OP

Hampden: 14301 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014 - Aurora, CO 80014

Overview

Salary Range $36.56 - $44.00 Hourly Position Type 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited) Job Shift Fully In-Person/On-Site Education Level BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description

Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a Registered Nurse on our Child and Family Outpatient Services team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families. This full-time role offers a consistent Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule and comprehensive benefits while providing the opportunity to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a mission-driven environment. As part of our interdisciplinary Physician Operations team, you will support youth ages 4-18 through medication management, nurse visits, long-acting injection administration, prior authorizations, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners. You'll collaborate closely with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners to ensure high-quality, coordinated care that helps young patients achieve their treatment goals and remain connected to their support systems. We're seeking a clinically strong, self-motivated RN with an active Colorado license, current BLS certification, and a passion for working with children and families, especially those with mental health challenges in diverse communities. If you thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team and are driven by purpose and impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to AMHR.

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $36.56 - $44.00 hourly

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee's demonstrated proficiency in the language.

Essential Functions:

• Support the clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to physician/prescriber).
• Perform nursing interventions for which an RN has been trained.
• Observe, identify and monitor condition of patient, including changes in symptoms, and relates same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Administer injections and medications, as required.
• Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• In a timely manner, accurately and completely chart interventions, lab results, medications dispensed and all activities related to patient interactions according to organization's procedures.
• Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
• Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
• Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associate's in Nursing required. A bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Colorado Registered Nurse Licensure Requirement: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado RN license before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
• Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to take directives
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn/utilize electronic health record.

Required Vaccinations and TB Test. AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for the COVID-19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values. Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.