NURSE MANAGER-SALARY

Apis Services Inc • Cañon City, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager directs the daily activities of adolescent males in programming using acceptable behavioral management principles and exercises independent judgment in crisis situations. The role oversees nursing and medical services in a residential treatment setting, including clinical care, medication management, staffing, compliance, quality assurance, interdisciplinary coordination, communication, and operational readiness.

The Nurse Manager directs psychiatric and medical care under physician supervision in alignment with federal PRTF requirements, oversees nursing assessments and clinical rounds, monitors youth health, and leads responses to acute psychiatric or medical events. The role also oversees medication administration systems and practices, ensures appropriate nursing coverage and staff competency, and maintains compliance with applicable regulations and documentation requirements.

This position works collaboratively with psychiatry, therapists, milieu staff, operations, families, guardians, external providers, and case managers to support integrated treatment and discharge planning. It also manages medical supplies and equipment, infection control, policy implementation, and readiness for surveys, accreditation visits, and audits.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical examination, including TB and drug testing.
• Must pass federal and state background checks, including screening for specified criminal offenses.
• Satisfactory completion of applicable pre-employment checks, including employment and/or personal references and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of adolescent males in programming using acceptable behavioral management principles.
• Direct psychiatric and medical care under physician supervision in alignment with federal PRTF requirements.
• Oversee nursing assessments, daily clinical rounds, and youth health monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with federal restraint and seclusion regulations.
• Lead clinical responses to acute psychiatric or medical events.
• Oversee the Medication Administration Record System (MARS) for accuracy and audit readiness.
• Ensure safe medication storage, controlled substance counts, PRN justification, and medication-error reporting.
• Coordinate with the pharmacy on medication reconciliation, refills, and formulary compliance.
• Maintain required 24/7 nursing coverage and adjust staffing based on acuity.
• Conduct onboarding, annual competencies, and trauma-informed care training.
• Ensure compliance with CMS PRTF standards, CDHS Volume 7, BHA/HFEMS rules, and serious-occurrence reporting requirements.
• Oversee chart audits, documentation quality, and corrective action plans.
• Lead nursing reviews of restraint or seclusion events, self-harm attempts, AWOLs, and medication errors.
• Participate in quality improvement, data tracking, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, therapists, milieu staff, and operations to support integrated treatment.
• Ensure nursing participation in treatment planning, ITCT processes, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with external providers, RAEs, and case managers when applicable.
• Communicate with youth, families, and guardians in a clear, trauma-responsive manner.
• Ensure youth understand their medications, care plans, and safety expectations.
• Manage medical supplies and equipment, and oversee infection control.
• Ensure readiness for state surveys, accreditation visits, and audits.
• Support policy development and implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Company-paid training.
• Professional development, certification, and leadership development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities and opportunities across multiple service lines.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed