Do you enjoy working in a team environment and passionate about providing excellent nursing care? Aurora Mental Health Center (AuMHC) is seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to work at our Assertive Community Treatment program. We offer a generous sign-on bonus and great benefits.

3,000 Sign On Bonus Available! *Not eligible for internal and PRN candidates.

Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on first paycheck, 50% on paycheck following 6-month anniversary.

Salary for this role. wage is based on licensure and company equity.

• $21.36 - $32.04 hourly

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *rate depends on language requirements for the position and candidate's fluency.

• 10% of base salary up to a maximum of $6,000/year

About the team.

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team uses a person-centered approach with clients to build rapport and provide consistent support in the client's life. The ACT team services include case management, therapy, transportation, psychiatry, and nursing support.

Our medical team consists of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Licensed and Unlicensed Therapists, Case Managers, Milieu Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists. Nursing responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, passing medications, leading therapeutic groups, and collaborating with members of our multi-disciplinary team while following clients’ treatment plans.

About the role.

The ACT nurse is an active member of the care team and provides high quality skilled nursing services to include, patient education about mental illness and diagnosis and symptoms. Independent living skills and illness management education. Crisis stabilization and prevention. Information and/or referral for community resources.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the core ACT principles.
• Attend daily and weekly team meetings.
• Provide routine medication delivery and support to clients, caregivers/family members in the community, including administering long-acting injectable antipsychotics.
• Document clear and concise notes regarding patients’ condition, reaction to medication and treatments in EMR.
• Provide medical support to psychiatrist and Registered Nurse.
• When appropriate, blood samples are collected in the community for processing, must be IV certified. When samples cannot be collected in the community, nursing will assist client with transportation to the lab and/or coordination of care with outside agencies.
• Monitor clients for signs and symptoms of acute illness and for changes in long-term chronic disease. This includes routine monitoring of vital signs and key health metrics, which will be entered into the EHR. Defer to RN or physician for further assessment as needed.
• Instruct client/caregiver regarding medications and treatment instruction, tests ordered (i.e., lab orders).
• Educate client/caregiver on possible lifestyle changes that may be necessary to promote optimal health.
• Complete Prior Authorizations as required.
• Adhere to agency policy and procedure as well as clinic protocols.
• Have a good working knowledge of community resources for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing when applicable.
• Provide clients with psychosocial services to help support successful functioning in the community to include ADL’s, education, employment, family functioning, and recreation.
• Provide assessment for high-risk clients and when appropriate follow agency protocols for ensuing client safety.
• Be available to respond to crisis per agency policy/protocol. This may include coordination with third parties and/or law enforcement.
• Be flexible with schedule which may include non-traditional hours, weekends, holidays and possible on-call.
• Utilize program issued cell phone during work hours for team related issues. Staff are expected to be responsive to calls and electronic communication when scheduled to work.
• Coordinate with community providers for continuity of care and advocate for clients.
• Support the clinical functions of the program team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to physician/prescriber.)
• Perform nursing interventions within scope of practice, congruent with licensing.
• Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional licensing as required by applicable state laws.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Certification, Licensure: Active State of Colorado Practical Nursing License.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of relevant clinical experience.

Required Vaccinations.

AuMHC has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as well as receive an annual influenza (flu) shot prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations we will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for either COVID 19 vaccine or annual flu shot.

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts(dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Paid time-off up to 12 days for full-time first year employees, including 10 Paid Company Holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 12 sick days (hours calculated pro-rata basis)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission.

The Aurora Mental Health Center is dedicated to helping people Live Life to the Fullest. If you are passionate about our Core Values; Passionate Caring, Rising to the Challenge, Honoring and Respecting all Persons, Believe in Resilience and Putting Client and Community First, we would like to invite you to join our family!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health Center (AuMHC) and subsidiaries are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We are committed to maintaining an environment that respects the dignity of each individual in our community. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

Diversity Statement.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.