Nurse - Outpatient
Company: Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Location: Wheat Ridge
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At Jefferson Center, it is our
policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity
of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about
building a community where mental health matters and equitable care
is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic
statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions,
cultures, and languages. The Outpatient Nurse will provide
psychiatric nursing services to patients at JCMH Outpatient
offices. Collaborate with prescribers in all phases of medication
management and follow-up, medication groups, medication problems
and side effects and identify potential physical problems impacting
the mental health of patients. Provide education to all patients
and their families regarding psychiatric diagnoses. Education,
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: LPN, AARN, BSRN, or MSRN
with one or more years of experience and/or training in a
psychiatric setting required. Applicant must have a good
understanding of psychiatric diagnoses, along with the symptoms and
medications used to treat those symptoms. The candidate must have a
good understanding of possible side effects of psychotropic
medications. Candidate must have developed awareness of various
medical conditions, medication interactions and side effects that
may affect the health or psychological functioning of a patient.
The candidate must have basic computer skills such as e-mail and
prescription writing. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Essential Duties: Coordinate prescription refills; respond to all
refill requests within 3 business days. Coordinate PAP refills:
respond to all PAP refill requests within 3 business days Assist in
medication groups, as required. Educate and assist patients with
the filling of medication boxes. Give long-acting injections.
Review and order labs, notify prescriber of any abnormal labs
requiring immediate attention. Assist prescribers in tracking and
meeting timeframes for annual labs and AIMs Ensure compliance with
OSHA regulations. Coordinate medication processing and applications
with PAP office. Work with the drug representatives to ensure
medication cabinets are stocked. Coordinate and run Clozaril
groups, as determined by location Provide patients with medication
education. Screen calls from patients involving medication problems
and refills. Return calls promptly, within 72 hours during working
days. Emergent calls will be returned the day that they are
received. Monitor patients for side effects of medications,
including AIMS testing or any medical condition that may affect
their mental illness. Monitor and review patient’s charts for
medication/medical issues with appropriate follow-up. Coordination
of care with patient’s prescriber, including documentation of
medical medications & dosing, physical diagnoses, monitoring of
potential medication interactions with psychiatric medications, and
referrals as indicated. Submit prior authorizations to patient’s’
insurance in a timely fashion. Address medication changes with
prescribers as needed. Other Duties: Attend mandatory in-services,
compliance with individualized training plan if required.
Participate in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda.
Report high risk/problem cases and utilize a problem-solving
approach as well as feedback. Attending supervision at times and
intervals agreed upon with supervisor. Work to engage child and
adult patients and their families in the treatment process and goal
setting. Identify risk factors including lethality. Work
constructively with patients to reach agreed upon outcomes, and
coordinate care with internal and external providers. Applicants
should exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and
spirit of cooperation in the work environment. Maintain effective
interpersonal relations with patients, peers, subordinates, upper
management, visitors and the general public. Effectively respond to
patients needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive
interactions, timely response to phone calls, email and other
requests. Cooperate with other community agencies, as appropriate,
and in agreement with supervisor. Volunteer to work on Center
committees and/or task forces. Note: Employees are held accountable
for all duties of this job. This job description is intended to be
an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or
qualifications associated with the job. Salary Grade 12 (LPN):
$57,200 to $61,360* ($27.50/hr - $29.50/hr) Salary Grade 15 (RN):
$67,300 to $85,700 annually* HIRING BONUS: $2,500 one-month
anniversary,$2,500 6-month anniversary, $2,500 1-year anniversary
($7,500 total) Additional Salary & Bonus Information*: The salary
range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours
per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to
the appropriate FTE.* Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate
if less than 40 hours/week* Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to
be eligible for bonus* Current Jefferson Center employees not
eligible for sign on bonus* Bonuses are not earned unless and until
continuous employment reaches the bonus effective date* Application
Deadline: 3/2/2025. Review of applications will begin
immediately.
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