SummitStone Health Partners·Fort Collins, Colorado
The RN will manage urgent, high-stress situations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans. They will provide compassionate, client-centered care and coordinate transitions of care in high-pressure environments.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Behavioral Health, | Longview Campus (Fort Collins, CO)
up to $9,000 for eligible overnight candidates. Ask your recruiter about qualifications and details.
Provide evidence-informed nursing care for high-acuity behavioral health and/or substance use crises in an acute care facility.
Work closely with an interdisciplinary team using clear clinical protocols, safety practices, and coordinated treatment planning.
Strengthen assessment, crisis intervention, medication administration, and transition-of-care skills on an overnight schedule.
Schedule & unit details
24/7 acute behavioral health setting supporting urgent mental health and/or substance use needs.
Interdisciplinary collaboration with a focus on safety, documentation, and coordinated transitions of care.
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Additional shift differentials are available for evenings, nights ($7/hour), weekends, and holidays.
The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Acute Behavioral Health team, you’ll deliver calm, skilled care in urgent, high-stress situations. You’ll partner with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs quickly, initiate treatment plans, and support clients and families with compassion and clear communication. You’ll also help coordinate safe transitions of care while following all clinical standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
Essential duties
Assess clients, identify problems, provide crisis interventions, document significant interactions, and maintain clinical charts and required reporting data.
Provide prescribed medical treatments and personal care services.
Administer medications and monitor clients for therapeutic response and potential side effects.
Coordinate and consult with team members and providers to problem-solve medical care and interventions.
Develop, implement, and maintain a medication administration system.
Review lab reports, identify abnormalities, and refer findings to the provider as appropriate.
Audit medication storage, medication destruction processes, and MARS documentation according to state regulations.
Educate clients and consumers about medications, expected effects, and safe use.
Document progress notes related to therapy and medications, and report medication errors per policy.
SummitStone considers an applicant’s education, training, skills, and experience, as well as how relevant those qualifications are to the role and current organizational priorities. This posting outlines minimum and preferred qualifications; candidates are encouraged to address how they meet and exceed them in their application.
Longview Campus is Larimer County’s acute care behavioral health facility, serving residents who need urgent support for mental health and/or substance use concerns. Learn more HERE [https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth/longview].
Our mission
At SummitStone Health Partners, we foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope—strengthening and enriching our Northern Colorado community.
Join us in making this vision a reality.
We’re building a team committed to providing crucial services at crucial times—supporting people in our community at their most vulnerable, especially those who are often overlooked and underserved.
Please visit summitstone.org [https://www.summitstone.org/] for more information about our organization.
Total rewards
At SummitStone Health Partners, we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.
Health & safety requirement
All employees must receive an annual flu vaccination (or have an approved exemption) and wear a mask during flu season.
Reach out
SummitStone provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.
An unencumbered Colorado license as a registered nurse is required, and new graduates with a strong interest in Behavioral Health will be trained. Additional certifications and a clean driving record are also necessary.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.
