(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Behavioral Health

• Salary Range: $25.97 - $34.07 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado at Longview campus
• Status: Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available
• Hours: 
  • Full-time: 36 hours/week (three 12-hour shifts)
  • Part-time: 24 hours/week (two 12-hour shifts)
  • Day shifts are 6am - 6:30pm and Overnights are 6pm - 6:30am
  • PRN: Flexible scheduling based on department needs

• More than two years of nursing experience preferred
• Experience working in behavioral health and substance use preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred.

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

• Deliver high-quality patient care by providing prescribed medical treatment, providing physical assessments, developing plans of care, and implementing medical support services.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed. Gather, monitor, and record patient symptoms, history, and changes in their conditions. Perform standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vital signs, or collecting lab samples.
• Coordinate, consult, and problem solves medical care and intervention with Interdisciplinary team members and providers.
• Consistently and independently follow established safety procedures. Report any medical or medication errors by end of shift.
• Maintain updated knowledge of professional licensure and medications procedures, healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices, by actively participating in professional and educational development.
• Participate in staff meetings and inter-agency meetings as required. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects.
• Perform all medical duties including and not limited to client assessment, actively staffing, work at any site, educating clients, administering medications, taking vital signs, medical procedures, telephone/walk in triage for clients, obtain prior authorizations, medication refill requests, lab work, inventory processes, paperwork, and treatment follow-ups.
• Document and audit the medical record for all medically necessary client care to ensure continuity of care.

• Licensed Practical Nurse license (pass NCLEX-PN exam) required
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required
• DORA license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire required
• Basic Life Support Certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.