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# Charge Nurse Full-Time Day Shift at ERC Pathlight

- **Company:** ERC Pathlight
- **Location:** Denver, CO
- **Compensation:** $44–$54/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/erc8585757pathlight53t353/jobs/4478240009

## Job description

## Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

## Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What you’ll be doing:

Schedule: Full-time (36 hours/week) day shift. Working onsite at Eating Recovery Center's adult inpatient facility in Denver, CO. Active CO/compact RN licensed required.

The Charge Nurse schedules, leads, and oversees the day-to-day activities of the nursing care team, ensuring adherence to appropriate federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, Coordinates services with other members of the patient care team to promote nursing team care and coordination. Provides a full range of direct nursing services and patient care as appropriate. The Charge Nurse may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

- Supervises and mentors staff during assigned shift
- Monitors and coordinates the daily patient care activities of the unit under the direction of the nursing leadership team.
- Assigns staff and patients to always ensure full coverage of patient care needs and to ensure safe, effective patient care and interventions
- Provides expert, day-to-day guidance, consultation, and leadership
- Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work
- Coordinates care with all units, nursing leadership, as required; maintains communication with all members of the care team and maintains community liaison as appropriate
- Oversees and provides direct nursing care and/or other related care and consultation to patients as required
- Oversees quality assurance activities and compliance to operational and regulatory standards
- Participates in program development and in development and implementation of operating policy and procedure
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Determines staffing levels and assignments, based on census, acuity and staff availability
- Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired outcomes

Must haves:

- Associate’s degree in nursing (required)
- Licensed Registered Nurse in State where assigned (required)
- 1+ years of direct patient care experience (required)
- Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards (required)
- Knowledge of the specific day-to-day needs of the eating disorder patient within the area of medical specialty (required)
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures (required)
- Organizing and coordinating skills (required)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community (required)
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgement, requiring minimal supervision (required)
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment (required)
- Basic computers skills, including basic skills in Microsoft Office products, email, and electronic medical records (required)
- Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) in a supervisory role must have a college degree as well as a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a childcare setting (required)

Bonus qualities:

- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
- Prior experience leading others (preferred)

#ERC The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Colorado pay range $44—$53.90 USD

## What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.

## About ERC Pathlight

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ERC Pathlight is a national leader in the treatment of eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders, operating a network of inpatient, residential, and outpatient facilities across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (healthcare provider)
- **Headquarters**: Denver, Colorado, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (the organization has grown through the merger of Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Healthcare – mental health and eating disorder treatment
- **Target customers**: B2C – individuals (adults, children, adolescents) suffering from eating disorders and mood/anxiety disorders; also B2B – insurance companies, healthcare providers, and referral sources
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To take the very best care of patients, families, providers and our employees, as we deliver the highest quality treatment for patients with eating disorders and mood and anxiety disorders.” [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **Inpatient & Residential Treatment**: 24/7 structured care for eating disorders and mood/anxiety disorders, with medical and therapeutic support.
- **Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)**: Day treatment that allows patients to return home in the evenings.
- **Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)**: Several hours of therapy per week for those who need less structure.
- **Outpatient Therapy**: Individual, group, and family therapy for ongoing recovery.
- **Specialized Programs**: Child & adolescent tracks, adult tracks, and trauma-informed care.
- **Clinical Assessment Team (CAT)**: Provides initial evaluations and coordinates admissions across levels of care.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available – revenue and funding are not disclosed; however, the organization operates multiple facilities across the U.S. and employs a large clinical and support staff (96+ jobs posted as of mid-2026).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth Signals**: Active hiring across multiple roles (Behavioral Health Tech, Nursing, Dietitian, Clinical Leadership, IT, etc.) [careers.ercpathlight.com](https://careers.ercpathlight.com/v/ERCPathlight-jobs); expansion of career pathways and educational assistance programs [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **National Network**: ERC Pathlight has locations across the United States, offering a continuum of care from inpatient to outpatient.
- **Multidisciplinary Approach**: Teams include therapists, dietitians, nurses, psychiatrists, and behavioral health technicians working together.
- **Commitment to Career Growth**: On-the-job training, supervision hours for licensure, educational assistance, and clear advancement tracks (e.g., from Behavioral Health Counselor to Clinical Director) [eatingrecoverycenter.com](https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/careers/)
- **Strong Values-Driven Culture**: Emphasis on compassion, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, accountability, and flexibility [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Access to Care**: Opening new programs and locations to serve more patients.
- **Workforce Development**: Investing in entry-level talent and providing clear pathways to clinical licensure and leadership roles.
- **Enhancing Patient Outcomes**: Integrating evidence-based treatments and trauma-informed care.
- **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**: Engaging DEI consultants and supporting underrepresented groups in the workforce [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees directly impact patients’ recovery and quality of life.
- **Career Growth**: Supervision hours for licensure, educational reimbursement (up to a substantial amount per year), and promotion from within [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO (accrual starts immediately, up to 3 weeks plus 8 holidays), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) [eatingrecoverycenter.com](https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/careers/)
- **Supportive Culture**: Flexible scheduling, mental health advocacy, and a focus on employee wellness (e.g., “we will fight tooth and nail to get insurance to cover you for any mental health condition”) [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
- **On-the-Job Training**: No prior mental health experience required for many entry-level roles; the company provides training and education [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
- **Work Environment**: Mix of in-person (treatment centers) and some remote/administrative roles; locations include Denver, CO and other U.S. cities.

## Sources
1. [careers.ercpathlight.com](https://careers.ercpathlight.com/v/ERCPathlight-jobs)
2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/erc8585757pathlight53t353)
3. [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
4. [eatingrecoverycenter.com](https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/careers/)

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