Registered Nurse in Watkins, CO

Come be part of a collaborative and rewarding culture! The Raleigh House, a nationally recognized mental health and substance abuse treatment provider, is hiring at our retreat-style Ranch just minutes east of Aurora. We’re seeking motivated and passionate nurses to join our well established team. Ignite your mission and purpose and be a part of an energetic and innovative multidisciplinary team. This role is an exciting opportunity to join an organization focused on clinical and medical excellence that provides an integrative approach with traditional, holistic and experiential therapies. The Raleigh House is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team now at our Watkins Location! Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for their field, enjoy working autonomously and as part of a dedicated team, and who is committed to giving clients an experience that will shape their future. The Raleigh House has been serving the Denver Metro area for over 16 years and is well known for our focus on personalized integrative care and our dedication to making a positive impact on the lives we serve. Essential Functions: • Foster and be a part of a culture of excellence • Engage with clients and be a part of their first steps of a recovery journey • Perform nursing assessments including: Intake, vitals, COWS/CIWAs, and daily nursing notes • Manage medication administration • Oversee safe alcohol/drug withdrawal and medication tapers • Assist in anchoring clients who struggle with mental health concerns • Collaborate with involved and passionate providers for a truly interdependent experience Education and Experience Requirements: • Experience with addiction or mental health treatment in a residential setting, strongly preferred. • Valid RN License • Critical problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task. • Compassionate and direct communication skills. Benefits: • Health Insurance. • Employer Paid Life/AD&D. • Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life/AD&D plans offered. • Paid Vacation - 60 hours a year! • Paid Sick Leave - up to 48 hours a year! • 401k Plans Offered. • Holiday Pay. Job Type: Full Time. Days Work Location: Watkins Schedule: 12 hour shifts Pay Range: $48-$50 an hour Required Core Competencies Area Measurement Knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction treatment, and mental health conditions; Completion of iLEARN! training (imp. TBA) Orientation to The Raleigh House of Hope Completion of iLEARN! training Completion of Job Specific Core Competencies Completion of Core Competency Packet CLIA UA Training Included in Core Competency Packet or iLEARN! training Breathalyzer and Documentation On-the-job training and supervisor observation Current Professional Licensure DORA, required at time of hire Competency Assessment Assessment by equivalent or higher medical professional RH Policy & Procedures Signed Acknowledgement form Employee Handbook Signed Acknowledgement form HIPAA Training Completion of iLEARN! training (imp. TBA) Client Rights and Confidentiality Completion of iLEARN! training Infectious Disease Prevention & Uni. Precautions Completion of iLEARN! training Job Specifications Ability to • Listen well and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with various audiences; • Use standard office and computer equipment; • Effective use of software and applications as assigned: • iSolved • Best Notes • GoToMeeting • Google Applications • iLEARN! • Social Scheduler • Establish and maintain effective working alliances with coworkers and supervisors; • Maintain time management and work habits with consistency and effective demeanor; • Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills; and • Maintain a customer service orientation to work activities and interactions; Minimum Education and Experience • Bachelor of Nursing (BSN), preferred. • Experience: 1 - 3 years at the LPN/RN level • Licensure/Certification: RN or LPN required • CAT or CAS, preferred • Valid driver's license • Experience with treatment facilities and/or addictions and mental health populations, preferred • Residential and milieu experience, preferred • Prohibitions: active addiction, use of illicit substances (including THC) at any time during employment, current sponsorship of a current or former (less than 1-year post RH treatment) client. Working Conditions • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. • Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance), may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching. • On-call or overnight work assignments may be required. Healthy Workplace Requirements and Expectations The following may be required by The Raleigh House. These are intended to maintain compliance with Federal, State and Local Government regulations, Joint Commission guidelines, and CDC recommendations: Infectious Disease Prevention • Influenza Vaccination - required, except where guidelines allow for exceptions • COVID-19 Vaccination - Strongly recommended • Social Distancing, may be required by The Raleigh House independent of outside guidelines • Facial Mask, may be required by The Raleigh House independent of outside guidelines • Advanced Disinfection Procedures, as needed • Daily Health Screen, may be required by The Raleigh House independent of outside guidelines • Periodic (up to twice weekly) COVID-19 Testing, may be required independent of outside guidelines • Do not come to work sick. • Occasional Mandatory Meetings may be required. • These measures are subject to change based on internal and broader community circumstances. Substance Free Workplace • All staff must satisfy a pre-employment drug test. • Raleigh House reserves the right to test employees for substance use at any time. • THC, in any form, is not allowed by The Raleigh House. • The smell of alcohol on a staff's person at any time, regardless where alcohol was consumed, is strictly prohibited. Staff will be sent out of the workplace immediately. • Employees in violation of the Substance-Free Workplace Policy will be asked to leave the workplace. • Employees in violation of the Substance-Free Workplace Policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination. • Prescription medications which may impact an employee's work performance should be reported to HR. Additional information may be requested. Safe Environment and Operations • Criminal Background Investigations are conducted at the time of hire and periodically thereafter. • Reference checks are conducted. Employment is contingent on satisfactory reference information. • Staff who drive during the course of their work (including to "run errands" or travel between sites during the work day) are required to provide copies of: • Current vehicle registration • Current vehicle insurance • Staff who drive company vehicles are required to provide a copy of their current driving record. • Harassment, of any kind, is prohibited. • Gossip is not allowed. • Families and Friends are not permitted on any site without their supervisor's approval in advance. • Use of personal electronic devices (including cell phones) is not permitted for non work-related activities during the workday. • Tobacco product use is prohibited inside all buildings and in-line-of-sight of clients on all properties. • The consumption of caffeine, sugar, and other discouraged foods is not allowed in-line-of-sight of clients. • In severe driving conditions, maintain safety. Call a supervisor IMMEDIATELY, if an unsafe commute exists. Self-Care and Staff Health • The Raleigh House reserves the right to require time away from the workplace to support staff health and self-care. • Do not come to work sick. Contact Supervisor prior to missing work. • The Raleigh House adheres to FMLA guidelines. • ADA accommodations require medical documentation. A written response will be provided by The Raleigh House. • The Raleigh House adheres to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act guidelines. The Raleigh House may alter these expectations and requirements to meet emerging health, safety, program or operating needs. Whenever possible, changes will be communicated in advance, in writing. ADA and Non-discrimination advisement: The Raleigh House does not discriminate against any persons, regardless of age, race, nationality, gender, marital status, orientation, religious or political affiliation. Further, The Raleigh House welcomes staff with disabilities and medical conditions requiring accommodation, providing that accommodation can be reasonably and safely provided. Documentation is required to provide accommodations. This may include medical verification. A written response to requests for accommodation will be provided. Additional Requirements and/or Agreements (pre-existing plans, accommodations, negotiations) Performance Evaluation Staff work performance is evaluated at least annually. Evaluation is based on satisfaction of Core Competencies and may include written or supervisor / management observation of skills and knowledge, as well as credential verification through governmental agencies. Satisfactory evaluation is required for the good standing of employment. Deficiencies will be addressed relevant to their essential necessity including with additional training and job coaching or disciplinary action, up to and including separation from employment. Evaluation will assess performance in the following areas: • Demonstration of Raleigh House values • Core Competencies & Nursing Competency Assessment • Essential Functions • All Staff Functions • Additional Functions • Completion of all assigned training • Attendance at meetings and supervision sessions • Weekly Work Update participation and goals • Job Specifications • Healthy Workplace Requirements and Expectations