RN Adolescent Psychiatric Addiction Job at vTech Solution, Glenwood Springs, CO

  • vTech Solution
  • Glenwood Springs, CO

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse at the Youth Recovery Center (YRC) provides specialized nursing care to adolescents aged 15-18 undergoing addiction recovery and mental health treatment in a residential hospital setting. This role focuses on delivering skilled nursing support during 12-hour night shifts, emphasizing adolescent psychiatric and addiction care. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, participates in client recreation activities, and ensures compliance with health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide skilled nursing care to adolescents in addiction recovery and psychiatric treatment.
  • Conduct patient assessments and administer medications according to care plans.
  • Participate actively in recreation activities with clients to support recovery.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Adhere to infection control and safety protocols, including flu vaccination policies.
  • Support a therapeutic and safe environment for adolescents during night shifts.
Required Skills & Certifications:
  • Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license (DORA).
  • Minimum of 2 years RN experience in adolescent psychiatric or addiction nursing.
  • American Heart Association BLS certification.
  • Completed fingerprint-based national criminal history check within the last 30 days as required for Youth Mentoring Program.
  • Proof of current flu vaccination with no exemptions.
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and rotating weekends.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
  • CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor) certification.
  • Experience working in adolescent residential treatment or youth recovery programs.
Special Considerations:
  • Must be able and willing to participate in recreation activities with clients.
  • Flu vaccine required without exemptions.
  • Compliance with fingerprint-based criminal background checks for youth mentoring.
  • Work environment focused on adolescent psychiatric and addiction recovery care.
Scheduling:
  • Work schedule consists of 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours long, primarily night shifts.
  • Rotating weekend availability is required.
  • Flexible scheduling to meet program needs.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift

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