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Abraxas Youth & Family Services lists this NURSE MANAGER-SALARY opportunity in cañon city, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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NURSE MANAGER-SALARY
Professional Canon City, CO, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 9874
Salary Range: $108,000.00 To $108,000.00 Annually
Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career
Nurse Manager
Southern Peaks
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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?
DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
Wellness Programs
Employee Referral Bonuses
Career Advancement Opportunities
Meaningful Work That Matters
Make a Difference Every Day
Support Individuals and Families
Strengthen Communities
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:
Clinical Oversight & Safety Directs psychiatric and medical care under physician supervision in alignment with federal PRTF requirements.
Oversees nursing assessments, daily clinical rounds, and youth health monitoring.
Ensures compliance with federal restraint/seclusion regulations ).
Leads clinical response to acute psychiatric or medical events.
Medication Management & MARS
Oversees the Medication Administration Record System (MARS) for accuracy and audit readiness.
Ensures safe storage, controlled substance counts, PRN justification, and medication-error reporting.
Coordinates with pharmacy for reconciliation, refills, and formulary compliance.
Staffing, Scheduling & Competency
Maintains 24/7 nursing coverage as required for PRTFs.
Adjusts staffing based on acuity rather than fixed ratios.
Conducts onboarding, annual competencies, and trauma-informed care training.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Ensures compliance with CMS PRTF standards, CDHS Volume 7, BHA/HFEMS rules, and serious-occurrence reporting requirements.
Oversees chart audits, documentation quality, and corrective action plans.
Incident Management & Quality Assurance
Leads nursing review of restraint/seclusion events, self-harm attempts, AWOLs, and medication errors.
Participates in quality improvement, data tracking, and regulatory reporting.
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Collaborates with psychiatry, therapists, milieu staff, and operations to support integrated treatment.
Ensures nursing participation in treatment planning, ITCT processes, and discharge planning.
Coordinates with external providers, RAEs, and case managers when applicable.
Family, Youth & Stakeholder Communication
Provides clear, trauma-responsive communication to youth, families, and guardians.
Ensures youth understand their medications, care plans, and safety expectations.
Operational Leadership
Manages medical supplies, equipment, and infection control.
Ensures readiness for state surveys, accreditation visits, and audits.
Supports policy development and implementation
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
Dependable
Team-Oriented
Service- focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
CURRENT RN LICENSE REQUIRED
Other Qualifications:
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Must have a valid Driver's License
Physical exams that include TB and drug testing.
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.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
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!
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.
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