NURSE RN

Cheyenne Village•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$57,784 - $86,676•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse RN at Cheyenne Village supports the health and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through clinical oversight, health assessments, and care coordination. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and external healthcare providers to ensure high-quality, person-centered care in residential and community-based settings. The position is salaried and works 40 hours per week. The nurse conducts health assessments, develops individualized care plans, oversees medications and medication administration records, monitors chronic conditions, responds to acute health concerns, and provides health-related training and guidance to staff. The nurse maintains documentation in the electronic health record, participates in interdisciplinary meetings, and ensures compliance with regulations, agency policy, and nursing best practices. The nurse coordinates medical appointments, follow-up care, and hospital discharges; communicates with physicians, specialists, and pharmacies; prepares laboratory requisitions and outpatient procedure documentation; participates in medication audits; educates staff, clients, and families; advocates for clients’ health rights and access to services; participates in audits, quality reviews, and incident investigations; and maintains and distributes health service supplies.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Colorado RN license.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under Cheyenne Village and insurance requirements.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including responding promptly to customer needs and meeting commitments.
Ethical, respectful, and integrity-driven interactions; respect for diversity.
Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, thorough, quality work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage difficult or emotional situations, and listen to others without interrupting.
Adaptability to changing work conditions, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems and developing alternative solutions.
Sound judgment and willingness to make timely decisions, explain reasoning, and involve appropriate people in decision-making.
Ability to follow policies and procedures and support the organization’s mission and goals.

Responsibilities

Conduct health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Oversee medications and maintain the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Monitor chronic conditions and respond to acute health concerns.
Provide health-related training and guidance to staff, including oversight on health protocols and emergency procedures for direct support professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Communicate with families, guardians, healthcare professionals, physicians, specialists, and pharmacies.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Ensure compliance with state regulations, agency policy, HIPAA, OSHA, and nursing best practices.
Review provider notes, ensure appropriate follow-through, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and hospital discharges with staff and the nursing records secretary.
Prepare laboratory requisitions and outpatient procedure documentation as required.
Participate in monthly medication audits, identify and address errors before distribution, and communicate issues to Team Leaders and direct support professionals as needed.
Educate staff, clients, and families on medication administration, nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and other health-related topics.
Advocate for clients’ health rights and access to services.
Participate in audits, quality reviews, and incident investigations as needed.
Maintain and distribute health service supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.