RN Psychiatry Jobs in Aurora, CO at UCHealth

UCHealth is hiring for RN Psychiatry jobs in Aurora, CO at the UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion. This full-time onsite nursing role provides direct patient care within a behavioral health setting.

Job summary

The RN Psychiatry provides direct patient care to individuals in a behavioral health setting at a proficient level. The role follows applicable nursing scope and standards of practice while supporting the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

The successful candidate will monitor patients to maintain a safe environment, support positive outcomes, and make effective use of available resources.

Key responsibilities

• Take corrective action when a patient’s presentation indicates adverse symptomology.
• Respond to patient care situations in line with established nursing standards and treatment protocols.
• Provide psychiatric nursing care to a complex behavioral health patient population within a demanding clinical environment.
• Manage critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency, sound judgment, and composure.
• Apply critical thinking and decisive judgment while working with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board-approved Registered or Professional Nursing program for candidates with less than three years of experience.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Any additional relevant certification required at the position level.
• At least six months of Registered Nurse experience.
• Advanced CPI certification within 30 days of hire, followed by annual recertification in accordance with BHA rules and regulations 11.9.3D.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer must be in hand before the start date.
• The BLS or CPR card must remain valid through at least 60 days after hire.

Recognition and rewards

UCHealth recognizes employee contributions and supports professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Performance bonus

UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

Performance-based pay increase

The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes employees whose performance meets or consistently exceeds established performance standards. The increase also considers additional experience, skills, and cost of living.

Market reviews

UCHealth reviews all positions annually to ensure base pay remains aligned with market standards. Base pay rates may be adjusted as needed to maintain market competitiveness.

Health and well-being benefits

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI.
• Leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions.
• An additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent daycare.
• Health savings accounts for employees enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.

Education and career growth

UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs that support professional and personal development.

• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees may be paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other eligible programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year in prepaid education support or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of virtual courses and seminars.
• Internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance with navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting eligible federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for certain programs is based on an employee’s scheduled work hours.

Job location and schedule

Category: Nursing Professional
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 400724
Department: IP Behavioral Unit
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Work Arrangement: Onsite role; hybrid and remote work options are not available.

$37.06 – $57.44 per hour

Pay is dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience.

About UCHealth

Employees are UCHealth’s number one asset. The organization invests in its workforce through programs that support professional development, personal well-being, and long-term career growth.

UCHealth is committed to improving lives through learning, healing, discovery, and meaningful human connection.

UCHealth welcomes qualified candidates. This position will remain open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.