Registered Nurse I, RN I - Marvin Foote Youth Services Center

Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

We invite you to explore the Division of Youth Services (DYS) and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado.

Summary of Position:
Delivers health care to detained and committed youth within the nurse’s scope of practice. Primary care is provided by independent practitioners with responsibility for a continuum of care from the initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical, psychiatric and dental maintenance.

Specific Job Duties

Clinical Duties:
Initial nursing assessments and triage of requests for health/medical care submitted by youth. Administers nursing care and provides youth education for routine, urgent and emergent medical situations within scope of practice. Initiates nursing/medical treatment plans for youth with special health care needs. Documents all encounters with youth in electronic medical records and maintains confidentiality of patient information under HIPAA.

Medication and Treatment:
Responsible for the ordering and preparation of youth medications for administration within the facility. Maintains accuracy of Medication Administration Records, educates youth and staff about medications, and maintains medication inventories.

Mental Health
:
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