Nursing Residency Program - Nurse I - CMHHIP - Pueblo

**Nurse I - Nursing Residency Program -Full Time-****CMHHIP** **Shift A Days 6:30a-7p or Shift B Nights 6:30p to 7a – Days worked, flex days vary100% In-Person** **This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado.** **If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense** **Candidate, please keep in mind that even though you may have applied for a position on a specific unit as indicated in this announcement and if the hiring manager chooses to extend a job offer to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP.** **Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.** **EXPECTED START: October 2026** **Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)** As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner. CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate. **Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!** **[CDHSCareers](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__messaging.mobilizeus.com_keyword_optin-3Fid-3D863&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=g2sVEvmqLHVyjXCWfNKNOXbYOJyLBcuF-oYL8xuh-rk&m=-POF9IG2BEaA0HG_QUtgYwAFPknOxVHRwSaUOn4MVPs&s=k0OostChfmWZNZAnwRqULlYhFnZb0C2NC3K6pBU9skY&e=)** **RN Residency Program Objective:** This position will provide novice RN’s the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality mental health care within a safe and secure environment. The RN Residency Program is a one-year program that encompasses training to improve discretionary judgment, organizational and time management skills, through an explicit curriculum inclusive of orientation, mentorship supported by current seasoned RN staff, reflection, theory, practical hands-on experiences and an evidence-based project to aid learning and build confidence. **Clinical Direction:** - Responsible for the direction of all nursing staff on the assigned shift and unit while working in conjunction with the Nurse Manager - Helps direct assignments in conjunction with the staff schedule by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the unit. - Personnel needs are communicated to the Nurse Manager immediately - Responsible for helping the Nurse Manager to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly - Ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies while working in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. - Unit nursing staff is notified promptly of changes to processes, policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters, meetings, email and individual contact. Individual clinical supervision sessions are conducted regularly - Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines, department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate. - Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not d…