Registered Nurse
hace 21 días
Denver
Job Description General Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our interdisciplinary team in a school-like setting serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental needs. The RN will play a key role in supporting student health, safety, and well-being through direct care, medical oversight, and collaboration with staff and families. Work Environment: • School-like environment with students requiring varying levels of medical and behavioral support., • Frequent collaboration with educators, therapists, medical professionals, and family members., • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado., • Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred)., • Experience working with children, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental disabilities, is highly preferred., • Familiarity with G-tube care, seizure protocols, QMAP, and life-threatening allergy response., • Knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance, workers’ compensation procedures, and medication management best practices., • Strong documentation and organizational skills., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergencies., • Maintaining confidentiality of clients and their families., • Ability to meet deadlines and independently manage tasks., • Knowledge and experience with assistive technology., • Experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum., • Experience training and supervising QMAP staff., • Experience training Standard Precautions. Daily: • Deliver nursing care to students with diverse medical needs in a specialized educational environment., • Maintain accurate and timely client medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, school policy, and state health regulations., • Perform daily body checks, monitor for signs of illness or injury, and respond appropriately., • Oversee and support QMAP staff in performing daily body checks, ensuring proper documentation and timely communication of concerns., • Administer medications and medical treatments per physician orders and QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) standards., • Provide care for students with G-tubes, seizure disorders, life-threatening allergies, and other complex medical conditions., • Follow and implement individualized Seizure Action Plans, Allergy Emergency Plans, and related health protocols., • Deliver prompt emergency care, including performing CPR and first aid., • Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support student success and safety., • Ensure adherence to standard precautions, infection control, and universal safety protocols., • Collaborate regularly with schools, medical providers, and families to coordinate care and share critical health information., • Participate in workers’ compensation procedures, including evaluating and documenting staff injuries, completing required reports, and communicating with administrative personnel., • Conduct routine checks of medication cabinets, refrigerators (for temperature logs), and emergency medical supplies to ensure readiness and compliance., • Participate in IEP meetings and care planning when necessary to support student health goals., • Maintain up-to-date documentation and contribute to keeping the organization in full compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations., • Provide training and guidance to staff on medical procedures, emergency response, and health protocols., • Dedication to and investment in client health., • Empathy and compassion for all, • Respect for individual differences, • Collaboration across differences, • Cultural humility and learning, • Calm presence in high-stress moments, • Accountability and allyship, • Clear culturally sensitive communication, • Eligible for $1000 CEU funds in their first year of employment (*Please note CE Funds are to be paid back if the employee leaves the company within a year of use)., • Annual Trauma Informed Care and Cultural Sensitivity, • Annual Sexual Harassment Training, • FEMA, HIPAA and MANE Training., • Able to do the following for extended periods of time:, • Sit, • kneel on floor, • Stand, • Walk, • Run, • Able to physically manage teenagers/young adults, provide physical guidance, physical prompts, and bending., • Able to do frequent bending to accommodate and assist clients., • Pre-Employment Background Check