The Ketamine Infusion Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care by administering intravenous Ketamine treatments in accordance with physician protocols. This role involves performing comprehensive patient assessments, accurately calculating and administering Ketamine dosages, and closely monitoring patients throughout the infusion process to ensure their safety and comfort. The nurse will also manage the treatment environment, troubleshoot any issues that arise, and provide compassionate support to patients dealing with conditions such as major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain.

ABOUT COLORADO PSYCHIATRY SOLUTIONS

Colorado Psychiatry Solutions is the area’s premier outpatient mental health practice based in Colorado Springs. We specialize in providing evidence-based, personalized care for individuals facing complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide hope and healing for treatment-resistant mental health conditions. We’re a young and dynamic company with a strong foundation and exciting opportunities for growth and cross-training. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to expand your skills, we offer a collaborative environment where initiative is valued, ideas are welcomed, and professional development is encouraged. Our multidisciplinary team includes: -A Board-Certified Psychiatrist and veteran with specialized expertise in neuropsychiatric interventions -A Chief Medical Officer who is dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine -A Director of Clinical Services focused on quality patient care and operational excellence -Experienced Registered Nurses, TMS Technicians, and Care Coordinators working side-by-side to support every step of the patient journey We value compassion, communication, and teamwork—and we’re looking for someone who shares those values to join us in transforming psychiatric care in our community.

DESCRIPTION

Title: PRN Ketamine Infusion Nurse
Primary Department Served: Nursing/Ketamine Services

ABOUT COLORADO PSYCHIATRY SOLUTIONS

Colorado Psychiatry Solutions is the area’s premier outpatient mental health practice based in Colorado Springs. We specialize in providing evidence-based, personalized care for individuals facing complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide hope and healing for treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
We’re a young and dynamic company with a strong foundation and exciting opportunities for growth and cross-training. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to expand your skills, we offer a collaborative environment where initiative is valued, ideas are welcomed, and professional development is encouraged.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• A Board-Certified Psychiatrist and veteran with specialized expertise in neuropsychiatric interventions
• A Chief Medical Officer who is dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine
• A Director of Clinical Services focused on quality patient care and operational excellence
• Experienced Registered Nurses, TMS Technicians, and Care Coordinators working side-by-side to support every step of the patient journey

We value compassion, communication, and teamwork—and we’re looking for someone who shares those values to join us in transforming psychiatric care in our community.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Ketamine Infusion Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care by administering intravenous Ketamine treatments in accordance with physician protocols. This role involves performing comprehensive patient assessments, accurately calculating and administering Ketamine dosages, and closely monitoring patients throughout the infusion process to ensure their safety and comfort. The nurse will also manage the treatment environment, troubleshoot any issues that arise, and provide compassionate support to patients dealing with conditions such as major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and compassionate, ethical patient interactions in a mental health setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective team collaboration
• Excellent work ethic and organizational skills; detail- and outcome-oriented
• Willingness to learn and adapt; ability to manage multiple tasks under stress
• Maintain strong patient boundaries, strict confidentiality, and high integrity
• Conflict resolution among staff members, patients and families
• Inventory control
• IV catheter placement and infusion administration
• Mathematical dosing and conversion calculations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Full range of body motions, including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Some sitting, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Standing and walking
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Must have adequate hearing and speaking ability to communicate with co-workers and others in person, by phone, and via online correspondence.
  Colorado Psychiatry Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicants may redact age-related information from additional application materials, including, but not limited to, resumes, CVs, transcripts, and certifications. (DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Division of Labor Standards and Statistics POSTING, SCREENING, AND TRANSPARENCY RULES (“POST Rules”) 7 CCR 1103-18)

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