NURSE MANAGER-SALARY at Apis Services Inc

Cañon City, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

99820.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Psychiatric Nursing, Medication Management, Regulatory Compliance, Trauma-Informed Care, Staff Management, Incident Management, Quality Assurance, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Patient Assessment, Audit Readiness, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Nurse Manager – State Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center (SPRTC) Location: Colorado Schedule: Full‑time On‑Call Required Salary: $99,820.00 Position Overview The Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership within a Colorado Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF). This role ensures safe, trauma‑informed nursing practice; oversees medication and clinical operations; and maintains compliance with CMS PRTF Conditions of Participation, CDHS Volume 7 (12 CCR 2509‑8), BHA, HFEMS, Joint Commission and CDPHE standards. The Nurse Manager supports interdisciplinary treatment, manages nursing staff, and ensures youth receive medically necessary care under physician direction. Key Responsibilities 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. About Company: Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership within a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, ensuring safe, trauma-informed nursing practice. They oversee medication administration, staff scheduling, and compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.