The Amergis Division is currently hiring experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Psych Nurses for exciting opportunities at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo, CO.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of direct psychiatric nursing experience working with psych inmates and psych patients is required, MUST be clearly reflected on your resume.
Position Overview: The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a psychiatric hospital setting or community-based mental health environment. The LPN must demonstrate sound clinical judgment, work collaboratively with the care team, and operate under the supervision of a Registered Nurse leader.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and manage medications, perform blood draws, conduct nursing assessments, and provide direct patient care in accordance with state regulations.
- Accurately transcribe medication orders to the MAR, manage medication inventory, and maintain compliance in the Medication Room.
- Monitor and record vital signs, perform blood draws, and complete all required documentation.
- Collect and process urine samples as needed, ensuring adherence to nursing protocols.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with program-specific requirements.
Position Details:
- Shifts: Day and Night shifts available
- Weekly Hours: 48 hours
- Start Dates: July 7, 2025, or July 21, 2025
- Contract Duration: 26 weeks
- Modality: LPN – State Hospital
- Specialty: Psychiatric – Forensic (All patients are court-ordered)
Scheduling Notes:
- Block scheduling is provided in 8-week increments; specific days may vary month to month.
- Overtime beyond 48 hours is not guaranteed.
Compensation Package:
- Travel Pay: $21.25/hr × 40 hrs = $850/week
- Overtime Pay: $56/hr × 8 hrs = $448/week
- Meals & Incidentals: $413/week + $749/week = $1,162/week
- Total Weekly Compensation: $2,460/week
Orientation Details:
- The first two weeks consist of NEO Orientation,
- There is a separate Orientation Pay Package
- Standard pay begins in Week 3.
For more information or to apply, please feel free to contact me directly.
Best regards,
Drew Elix
National Recruitment Manager
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
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- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays