NURSE MANAGER-SALARY

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services in Canon City, CO is hiring a Nurse Manager for our adolescent program. The role leads daily nursing activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and coordinates clinical care under physician supervision.

DailyPay option and a $1,500 sign-on bonus are offered for this full-time position at Southern Peaks. The Nurse Manager will oversee MARS, staffing, and trauma-informed care training while collaborating with psychiatry and therapy teams to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• RN license required and leadership experience preferred.
• Direct daily activities of youth programming with crisis-management ability.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (CMS PRTF/CDHS/BHA).
• Experience overseeing nursing staff and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Directs psychiatric and medical care under physician supervision.
• Oversees nursing assessments, daily rounds, and youth health monitoring.
• Ensures compliance with restraints and seclusion regulations.
• Leads clinical response to acute psychiatric or medical events.
• Oversees Medication Administration Record (MARS) and pharmacy coordination.
• Manages 24/7 nursing coverage and staffing based on acuity.
• Ensures regulatory documentation, chart audits, and action plans.

Skills

Nurse management

Crisis management

Regulatory compliance

Clinical oversight

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RN license required

Tools

EMR software

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

Full-Time

DailyPay Available

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

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 (483.350-483.376).
  • 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.