NURSE II - Wheat Ridge Regional Center DIFFERENTIAL

Nurse II – Wheat Ridge Regional Center

This position is open to current Colorado residents only and will receive a temporary pay differential of 4% through June 30, 2026.

The Wheat Ridge Regional Center provides 24‑hour treatment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Nurse II, you will provide specialized nursing services and supervise on‑duty Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Qualified Medication Administration Persons (QMAPs) in a group home setting.

• Triage and assess resident health issues; determine action, approve PRN medications, and respond to behavioral incidents that may cause harm.
• Travel to community homes or program settings as needed.
• Arrange and assist medical providers with physical examinations.
• Document provisions of services in accordance with nursing and agency standards and protocols.
• Transcribe medical orders and maintain electronic records.
• Supervise Licensed Psychiatric Technicians and QMAPs, ensuring compliance with nursing scope of practice.
• Respond to reports of acute illness or trauma; analyze data, consider individual aspects, and make decisions for intervention and treatment.
• Formulate and modify treatment plans for chronic and acute medical or psychiatric conditions.
• Supervise medication administration and the delivery of health care services by QMAPs, LPTs, and LPNs.
• Oversee workflow related to medication administration and scheduled health services; resolve nursing and health care issues.
• Provide oversight, training, consultation, and guidance on medication and treatment administration, blood sugar testing, ventilator and trach care, oral suctioning, and other health‑related tasks.
• Review Medication Administration Records and conduct observations to evaluate effectiveness of treatments.
• Conduct nursing skills review training as assigned.
• Develop and train medical protocols (e.g., seizure, diabetic, skin‑care plans) for direct care providers.
• Administer medications and treatments beyond the LPT/direct‑care scope, including IM and IV medications.

Additional responsibilities may be required to meet business needs.

• Valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado (DORA or eNLC).
• Two (2) years of professional nursing experience.

• Two years of full‑time inpatient nursing experience.

Additional appropriate education can substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• State residency required at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Drug screening; background and reference checks; professional license verification; physical test demonstrating ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical interventions; influenza and other vaccines required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Availability to work any shift, any day, and to travel to remote sites as needed; use of a state vehicle for resident transport required.
• Motor vehicle check if a state vehicle is used; valid non‑restricted Colorado driver’s license required.
• TB test required upon hire.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated must disclose information and provide an explanation in the application; failure to do so may disqualify the applicant.

• Retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer‑supplemented Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Employee wellness program and health‑benefit hub resources.
• Flexible schedules and training opportunities.
• Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building inclusive work environments and providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.