Part Time Nurse, Children's Crisis

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Children's Crisis Stabilization Nurse will provide psychiatric nursing services and medication monitoring to children / youth who are in the Crisis Stabilization Unit at Jefferson Center for Mental Health. This position will work in the evenings (6 : 00pm to Midnight) on Thursday and Friday, and one twelve (12) hour shift on Saturday (Noon to Midnight). In this role, you will provide oversight of all medication processes and administer medications to patients. Collaborate with the Medical Director and Prescriber in all phases of medication management, including assessing for side effects, and follow-up as needed. Identify potential physical problems and possible solutions impacting the health of children / youth in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provide group and individual education to children / youth and their families regarding physical and psychiatric diagnoses and treatment.

Jefferson Center's Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) has a mission to use an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, residential counselors, medical staff and admissions specialists to provide brief, 3-5 day, crisis stabilization treatment for children and youth ages 5 to 18.5 with behavioral health issues, including depression, suicidal thoughts, other trauma reactions, and family issues. Our team coordinates treatment and provides tools and safety planning for children / youth and families so that they can safely return to their homes and the community. We are committed to serving Colorado’s children / youth while maintaining a non-judgmental and inclusive approach.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required :

• RN (BSN preferred) with two or more years of experience and / or training in a behavioral health setting.
• Two or more years’ experience working with children / youth and families preferred.
• Candidate must have a good understanding of various medical conditions including emergent and nonemergent conditions, especially those conditions pertaining to behavioral health patients.
• Candidate must have a basic understanding of using a trauma informed approach with patients including positive bed side manner.
• Applicant must have basic computer skills such as e-mail, electronic health record documentation, electronic prescribing, and electronic laboratory interface.
• Current and maintained BLS and First Aid Certification.
• Acquires and maintains certification in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training (CPI)
• Maintain a working knowledge of commonly prescribed psychiatric medications including but not limited to interactions, side effects, contraindications, and therapeutic range of lab values.

Essential Duties :

Perform :

Life-threatening event

Coordinate :

Medication Management Oversight including :

Communicate :

Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth / Development, Relationships / Communication) :

Note : Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Grade 15 (RN) : $67,300 to $85,700 annually

Additional Salary Information

CSU Nurse Bonus (0.6 FTE) :

$1,500 one month anniversary

$1,500 6 month anniversary

$1,500 1 year anniversary

($4,500 total)

Additional Bonus Information

Application Deadline : 12 / 31 / 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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