Registered Nurse

About Griffith Centers PASAGriffith Centers' PASA program is seeking a dedicated and compassionate part-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our adult services team at our Colorado Springs location. Griffith Centers is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including those who are behaviorally challenged and or medically fragile. Our mission is to encourage members to develop and express their unique potential, focusing on capability rather than disability.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: $45-$55/hour Participation in our 403b retirement plan

Paid time off and Colorado Sick Leave Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employee What You’ll DoProvide direct nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, first aid, and emergency response.

Monitor member 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 all applicable state, agency, and accreditation standards.

Who You Are You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with diverse individuals and employers.

Adaptable, organized, and able to work independently in a community-based environment.

Mission-driven and passionate about supporting people to achieve competitive, integrated employment.

Qualifications:

Required:

Current, active, and unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license CPR/First Aid Instructor certification (must obtain within 90 days of hire if not held at time of hire)
Ability to serve as 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; must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained annually per state and federal requirements governing behavior intervention plan implementation)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational, clinical, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Must meet physical demands of the role, including lifting, transferring, and assisting individuals with ADLsAbility and willingness to respond to after-hours medical emergencies as needed

Preferred:

Experience working with adults with I/DD Knowledge of HCPF, CDPHE, and Specialized Habilitation regulations

Knowledge of Therap (or willingness to learn)

Work Schedule:

This position is scheduled to work four days per week, Monday through Thursday, typically from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. After-hours availability is required on an as-needed basis in the event of a member medical emergency. Routine evening, weekend, and holiday work is not expected.

We welcome applicants who are available for:

Monday and Tuesday only Wednesday and Thursday only Monday through Thursday (all four days)
We are flexible and may fill this position with either:

One candidate who can work the full four-day schedule, orTwo candidates who can share the schedule,…