Posting Detail Information Working TitleRegistered Nurse - Psychiatry Services Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202401749AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II Number of Vacancies1 Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary RangeThe full-time, 12-month (52 weeks) salary is $80,100 - $87,567, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This full-time salary will be adjusted based upon working an academic year schedule of approximately 31 weeks. Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/27/2024 Description of Work Unit Medical Services The Medical Clinic at the CSU Health Network provides acute and chronic care to CSU students by appointments and on a walk-in basis for urgent concerns. Primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners care for students, with emphasis on preventive care, education, and continuity. The medical staff are supported by a full range of laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatry, optometry, and nutrition services on site, behavioral health and integrated care with counseling staff enhances the treatment of students with behavioral health concerns. Minor procedures are performed in the clinic. The Medical Clinic provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, providing attractive work schedules for staff. CSU Health Network The CSU Health Network ( CSUHN ) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, seehttps://health.colostate.edu/ Why work at Colorado State University? CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!” We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics: + Confidence – they expect success in what they do + Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others + Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard + Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others + Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them + Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions Our Investment in You Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family. These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you. Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status. + Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually + Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday + Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more + Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being + FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program + Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members + FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities + After-school programs and summer camps for kids + Community Discounts + FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/. Retirement Programs While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/. Top Public Research University Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has: + Produced record enrollment + Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success + Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty + Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign + Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent Campus Culture and Principles of Community Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/. Tobacco and Smoke-Free Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings. Live in Fort Collins Fort Collins has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870. It is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, 60 miles from Denver. The strong local economy is noted particularly for a broad range of outdoor activities and a thriving arts and entertainment industry. Position Summary The Registered Nurse assists in the delivery of safe health care to university students who present to the CSU Health Network in the Psychiatry Services Clinic. This position will work in the Psychiatry Services clinic as a team nurse who provides medical nursing care for a team of providers. This position must be flexible to cross-train and work in a variety of clinics (acute care, primary care, women and gender care, immunizations, or allergy) as the needs arise to complete patient care, in addition to the primary working location in Psychiatry Services. This position reports directly to the Nurse Manager and works 40 hours per week during the academic year, and does not work during scheduled CSU breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer). This position may voluntarily work during academic breaks to cover shifts for employees who are on leave or during other clinic events, as requested by the Nurse Manager, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The shift falls between the hours of 7:30-6:00, Monday – Friday, depending on patient variables. The full-time, 12-month (52 weeks) salary is $80,100 – $87,567, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This full-time salary will be adjusted based upon working an academic year schedule of approximately 31 weeks. Required Job Qualifications Licensure/Certification + Possession of current Registered Nurse license through the State of Colorado or compact + Current certification in American Heart Association ( AHA ) approved Basic Life Support ( BLS ) Education + Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university AND Associate Degree in Nursing; OR + Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university Experience + One year of nursing experience in direct patient care Preferred Job Qualifications Experience + One year of experience in substance abuse treatment, mental health, or psychiatric care + Experience working with psychiatrically complex patients or severe persistent mental illness + Experience caring for diverse populations, including diverse religious/spiritual beliefs; racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and diverse sexual orientations and gender identities + Experience working on a multidisciplinary team + Experience providing clinical services to a college student population + Experience working with Electronic Medical Records Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics + Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills + Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence + Ability to work independently and as a team player + Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement + A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryNursing Duties Duty/Responsibility + Obtains vital signs and uses critical thinking to assess patient acuity + Prepares patient for provider visit by gathering needed supplies and equipment, and documents patient chief complaint and patient medical history + Executes standing orders (for example, labs and medications) appropriately and timely + Monitors and communicates via secure message on aspects of care related to medication side effects and potential crisis symptoms. + Provides prescribed care (administration of medications and various treatments, such as injectable psychiatric medications) + Obtains prescribed testing and or specimens which assists in assessment of health, such as an EKG + Performs nursing care and treatments and assists in the coordination of care by obtaining medical records and administering standardized testing instruments ( ADHD ), and collaborating across departments to ensure appropriate and timely follow up care + Notifies patients of laboratory results, prescription refills, or inquiries about follow up appointments + Provide immediate support and intervention for students experiencing mental health crises, such as suicidal ideation, panic attacks, or severe anxiety and escalate care as appropriate to provider team + Provides patients with education on mental health topics, medication uses and side effects, coping strategies, and community resources + Notifies providers of health care findings in a concise and timely manner by collaborating with care provider and by documenting in the electronic health record + Acts as a telephone resource when patients call in with health questions or concerns, assists in patient scheduling, and telephone triage + Serves as a professional resource to Mental Health Clinic Coordinator, Medical Assistant, and Student Clinical Assistant staff + Performs other duties as assigned Percentage Of Time95% Job Duty CategoryAdditional Duties Duty/Responsibility + Ensures own professional needs by participating in educational programs and by networking with colleagues + Provides educational opportunities for other nursing students by acting as a preceptor when requested by supervisor + Promotes wellness and positive lifestyle behaviors by participating in clinical and campus outreach programs + Acts as a resource and mentor to Medical Assistants and other co-workers by modeling professional and positive behaviors Percentage Of Time5% Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Serena Henson at serena.henson@colostate.edu. Complete applications must include: + Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties + Resume For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, October 27, 2024. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semifinalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other - Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date. Search ContactSerena Henson, serena.henson@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Do you have possession of current Registered Nurse license through the State of Colorado or compact? + Yes + No + * Do you have a current certification in American Heart Association (AHA) approved Basic Life Support (BLS)? + Yes + No + * Do you have a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university AND Associate Degree in Nursing; OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university? + Yes + No + * Do you have one year of nursing experience in direct patient care? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume Optional Documents