NURSE - REGISTERED NURSE NC

About the role

Registred Nurse at Abraxas Youth and Family Services in Canon City, CO. Full-time position available with benefits including a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily activities of adolescent males in programming using acceptable behavioral management principles.
• Evaluates medical needs and works with a multidisciplinary team for recovery program physical health facets.
• Affirms changes in patient status and reports physical/mental status information to relevant personnel.
• Develops and updates the healthcare portion of the treatment plan based on patient progress.
• Ensures patient safety, including reporting incidents and medication errors.
• Adapts to schedule changes and assumes responsibilities not outlined in job description.
• Maintains the self-administration program.
• Updates physicians and interdisciplinary team on patient medical issues with proper documentation.
• Protects patient privacy and rights.
• Communicates patient status and care accurately during shift reports.
• Evaluates patient responses and reactions to medications and treatments.
• Recommends and revises nursing interventions based on patient progress or significant condition changes.
• Provides patient care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services.
• Attends professional seminars and provides evidence of continuing education.
• Orients new employees, program interns, and volunteers.
• Allocates resources effectively, such as time, personnel, and supplies.
• Participates in quality improvement processes.
• Follows up on medical/psychiatric referrals.
• Participates in infection control programs.
• Adheres to confidentiality requirements.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Knowledgeable about procedures and actions to minimize, eliminate, and report risks.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its commitments.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado.
• Previous experience in mental health or chemical dependency fields, or equivalent education/academic preparation required.
• Must have experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Colorado Drivers License.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado.
• Previous experience in the mental health field, or chemical dependency field or equivalent education/academic preparation required.
• Must have experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Colorado Drivers License.

Skills

• Compassion
• Dependability
• Patience
• Team-oriented
• Service-focused
• Professionalism
• Positive attitude
• Commitment to helping others

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay – access earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid training
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines
• Meaningful work that matters
• Support individuals and families
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization

Pay

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Schedule

Full-time

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation