Registered Nurse; RN

Overview

Location:

Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, 700 Four Mile Parkway, Canon City, CO 81212

Pay Range: $40 - $45 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 12-hour shifts

Hiring Registered Nurses (RN) to work directly with Adolescents in a psychiatry residential treatment program or PRTF in Canon City, Colorado.

Do you want to do meaningful work with a mission-driven organization, improving quality of life in your community through compassionate, integrated mental health services?
We’ve got the job for you!

Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Join our team and together, we will continue building better futures!

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Free Meals
• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  * Paid Holidays
  * Paid Training

The Adolescent Psych RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the patient with a psychiatric illness. Functions to seek methods to improve patient care on an ongoing basis. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory law as it relates to the care of the mentally ill patient. When the need arises, will perform other duties as assigned.

Designate appropriate client referrals to the contracted physician(s) and other medical agencies or practitioners as needed.

Coordinate with community service agencies to ensure routine and emergency medical care for clients and team members.

Administer physician prescribed medications and vaccines.

Promote good health habits, proper hygiene, and good nutrition with all clients.

Control and maintain adequate inventory of medications and medical supplies.

Respond to all medical emergencies, provide first aid, and periodically work "on-call" shifts to provide emergency assistance as needed.

Maintain all medical documentation, medical history, and file on each client while following HIPAA compliance rules and regulations.

Actively participate in nursing related performance improvement activities.

Participate in health training of clients to include hygiene, nutrition, and diet.

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Maintain compliance with company exposure plan(s) to include OSHA and blood borne pathogens.

• Current licensure as an RN in Colorado
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• Trainer certification eligible or current certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must pass criminal background check(s), including Child Abuse & Neglect Databases.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.

• At Abraxas
  , we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in…