Registered Nurse

Griffith Centers•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffith Centers’ PASA program is seeking a dedicated and compassionate part-time Registered Nurse to join its adult services team at the Colorado Springs location. The program supports individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including people who are behaviorally challenged or medically fragile, and focuses on helping members develop and express their potential. The RN provides direct nursing care, monitors member health, manages medical needs, completes assessments and care plans, and maintains required clinical documentation. The role also trains and provides oversight to direct care staff, coordinates care with families and medical providers, and supports compliance with applicable standards. The position is scheduled four days per week, Monday through Thursday, typically 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The schedule may be covered by one candidate working all four days or by two candidates sharing Monday–Tuesday and Wednesday–Thursday. After-hours availability is required as needed for member medical emergencies; routine evening, weekend, and holiday work is not expected.

Requirements

Current, active, and unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
CPR/First Aid Instructor certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Ability to serve as a QMAP Qualified Instructor under Griffith Centers’ CDPHE-approved ATE; RN licensure satisfies the instructor eligibility requirement.
Behavioral safety training certification in Griffith Centers’ PASA-approved program (Safety Care or equivalent), to be obtained within 60 days of hire if not already held and maintained annually.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, clinical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, transferring, and assisting individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours medical emergencies as needed.
Must pass a drug screen; employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion and post-accident testing.
Availability for the stated Monday-through-Thursday schedule, or for either Monday–Tuesday or Wednesday–Thursday if the schedule is shared.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Knowledge of HCPF, CDPHE, and Specialized Habilitation regulations.
Knowledge of Therap, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, first aid, and emergency response.
Monitor members’ health status, manage chronic and acute medical needs, and respond to changes in condition.
Complete nursing assessments, prior authorizations, individualized healthcare plans, and required nursing documentation.
Maintain accurate medical records, medication administration records (MARs), progress notes, and incident reports.
Train and support staff on medical protocols, medication administration, emergency response, infection control, and other health-related topics.
Supervise and provide nursing oversight to direct care staff to ensure safe, appropriate, and person-centered services.
Collaborate with families, guardians, providers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Conduct medical audits and support compliance with applicable state, agency, and accreditation standards.
Respond to after-hours medical emergencies as needed.