Registered Nurse (RN) - Virtual Care Nursing

Description of Job

This position will provide novice RN’s the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality mental health care within a safe and secure environment. The RN Residency Program is a one‑year program that encompasses training to improve discretionary judgment, organizational and time‑management skills, through an explicit curriculum inclusive of orientation, mentorship supported by current seasoned RN staff, reflection, theory, practical hands‑on experiences and an evidence‑based project to aid learning and build confidence.

Clinical Direction

Responsible for the direction of all nursing staff on the assigned shift and unit while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.

Helps direct assignments in conjunction with the staff schedule by utilizing knowledge of acuity and pooling staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients.

Personnel needs are communicated to the Lead Nurse immediately.

Responsible for helping the Lead Nurse to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly.

Ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies while working with the Lead Nurse.

Unit nursing staff is notified promptly of changes to processes, policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters, meetings, email and individual contact. Individual clinical supervision sessions are conducted regularly.

Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines, department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate.

Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing department.

Functions as the charge nurse for the shift and reports any injury of staff from assaultive/combative patients, other employee absences, and/or any other safety or nursing concerns to the Lead Nurses promptly.

Utilizes resources available in the Staffing Office.

Department Standards

Maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift on the unit by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance.

Must adhere to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHIP Code of Ethics. Maintains current knowledge of new policies, standards, updates, literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates.

Nursing supervisors are notified promptly of issues on the unit with patients and nursing staff members.

Works collaboratively with all departments and provides assistance when needed.

Provides guidance and direction for daily cross‑shift report, directs nursing care and communication to shift personnel.

Assures the unit(s) is directed and staffed appropriately according to hospital procedure along with assuring staffing levels are maintained and accurate.

Staff Development / Competencies

Implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring, training, leadership, and providing feedback through immediate feedback and guidance.

Ensures assigned staff’s knowledge and fluency with electronic system BEHR, Cornerstone assignments to include mandatory rosters and training.

Promotes staff development and training by supporting staff compliance with hospital wide mandatory training.

Directs staff to follow various manuals, standards and regulations to include but not limited to: DSM, Pharmacy Formulary, Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, Physicians Orders, Court orders, Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Standards, Environment of Care Manual, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Safety Data Sheets, Colorado State Personnel Procedure Manual, Affirmative Action policy, Colorado Workers Compensation guidelines, Rainbow book and Emergency Guides, ADA statutes, Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill Recommendations, Patients Rights Handbook.

Responsible to act as a resource for staff, provide direction and support to the assigned shift on the unit, knows and follows regulatory guidelines.

Patient Care / Nursing Care

Responsible for the nursing care provided on the assigned shift of a unit and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.

He/She promptly responds to patient’s psychiatric and/or medical issues, participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles, implements, audits and reviews nursing care provided on the shift/unit.

Provides follow up for proper nursing care; e.g., documentation for seclusion or restraint monitoring, proper procedure for respiratory services, oxygen and equipment, laboratory services after hours and obtaining data from the AED.

Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patient prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, or starting an invasive procedure.

Follows and maintains infection control standards and regulations.

Evaluates concerns related to nursing care plan by assessing, identifying, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the nursing care given based on the nursing history.

Utilizes Patient Rights for mental health legal issues and complies with policy and procedure in these areas.

Provides intervention in critical situations as necessary.

Counsels and educates patients on medications, physical care needs, and psychiatric care needs during group therapies, Plan of Care Reviews, Plan of Care Formulations, 1:1 therapies, talking and educating the patient’s family.

Provides coverage on the shift/unit and ensures a safe milieu for patient treatment.

Reports staff and patient issues to the Lead Nurse if urgent.

Other Duties as Assigned

Any other duties that may need to be completed for the shift/unit and or department.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior to starting in the RN I position, applicants must possess a valid, active Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Colorado (Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) OR any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)).

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate from a Nursing Program within the last 12 months.

No current RN work experience.

No previous work experience at CMHHIP.

A strong work ethic based on a foundation of self‑motivation, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.

Dependable, responsible, and adaptable.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans.

Medical and dental health plans.

Employer‑supplemented Health Savings Account.

Paid life insurance.

Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.

State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.

Employee Wellness program.

Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more.

Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL

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