Nurse - Registered Nurse NC

Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career Registured Nurse Southern Peaks 700 Four Mile Pkwy, Canon City, CO 81212 Full-Time DailyPay Available $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS Looking for More Than Just a Job? At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. About Abraxas Youth and Family Services For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits • Competitive Compensation • DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Paid Time Off • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Programs • Employee Referral Bonuses • Company-Paid Training Career Growth & Development • Paid Training Programs • Professional Development Opportunities • Certification Opportunities • Leadership Development Programs • Career Advancement Opportunities • Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines Meaningful Work That Matters • Make a Difference Every Day • Support Individuals and Families • Build Meaningful Relationships • Strengthen Communities • Join a Mission-Driven Organization What You’ll Do In this role, you will direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations. Your responsibilities may includes: • 1. Performs the required initial nursing assessments utilizing the Nursing process. 2. Ability to evaluate medical needs of the patient and work with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the Recovery Program relating to physical health. 3. Assesses changes in patient’s status and reports appropriate physical/mental status information to the physician, mid-level practitioner, or other pertinent personnel. 4. Develops the healthcare portion of the treatment plan within. 5. Provides nursing reassessments on the treatment plan based on patient’s progress and as goals are achieved. 6. Accepts and transcribes verbal and written physician orders and incorporates them into the treatment plan as indicated. 7. Ensures patient safety including the reporting of incidents and medication errors. 8. Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction/behavioral health treatment team. 9. Monitors the self-administration program. 10. Updates physician and interdisciplinary team on patient’s current and potential medical problems with proper documentation. 11. Protects patient’s privacy and patient’s rights. 12. Communicates/endorses accurate information regarding patient’s status and care during shift reports. 13. Evaluates patient response and reaction (if any) to medications and/or medical treatments administered. Documents patient response. 14. Recommends/revises nursing interventions in collaboration with other staff according to evaluation of progress or significant changes in the patient’s condition. 15. Provides patient care as a member of the interdisciplinary team. 16. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services. Attends professional seminars. Is responsible for providing evidence of continuing education. 17. Participates in orientation of new employees, program interns, and volunteers. 18. Attends mandatory in-services. 19. Provides for the patient’s health education needs. 20. Responsible for the use and allocation of various resources, i.e., time, personnel, and supplies. 21. Participates as directed in the Quality Improvement Process 22. Follows up on medical/psychiatric referrals 23. Participates in the infection control program. 24. Adheres to confidentiality requirements. 25. Attends mandatory in-services. 26. Knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an incident. 27. Knowledge of job responsibility in emergency. 28. Knowledge of responsibility regarding actions to minimize, eliminate, and report risks. 29. Support and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments. Who We’re Looking For You may be a great fit if you are: ✔ Compassionate ✔ Dependable ✔ Patient ✔ Team-Oriented ✔ Service-Focused ✔ Professional ✔ Positive ✔ Committed to Helping Others Qualifications 1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado. 2. Previous experience in the mental health field, or chemical dependency field or equivalent education/academic preparation required. 3. Must have experience as a Registered Nurse. 4. Current Colorado Drivers License. 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 Join Us in Building Better Futures! Apply Today! Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives. If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day. About Our Organization Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.