Nurse Manager - State Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center (SPRTC)Location: Colorado
Schedule: Full-time
On-Call RequiredSalary: $99,820.00$2,000 sign-on bonus (ask for details)Position OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesClinical 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.
