Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO and/or traveling to clients' homes.
Supervision: Reports to Director of Adult Services
Schedule: Monday-Friday, most likely 7a-3p
Starting Salary Range: $70,000-$93,000 based off education and experience
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Adult Services. Reporting to the Director of Adult Services, this role will support Laradon's mission by working collaboratively with staff, guardians and providers to coordinate and oversee the specialized needs of the individuals served in Laradon's Adult Day Program to ensure efficient and prompt health care services are provided.
No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:- Act as liaison with cooperating medical facilities, hospitals, psychiatrists, physicians, families and other external entities in regard to the medical needs of those served.
- As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Provide trainings for employees on health and medical related issues.
- Ensure effective communication between each department, family/guardians, individuals served, and physicians where required
- Develop, implement and train staff on medical protocols, health care plans, and review and revise as needed.
- Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) for adults served and physician orders and update as needed.
- Oversee the administration of medications, as needed.
- Monitor medical documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and Laradon policies and procedures.
- Monitor medication and health issues of participants served in Laradon's Adult Day Program, and consult with directors, program managers, staff/DSP's regarding specific needs of the adults as well as general medical issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
- Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Safety)
- Development, job growth, and internal training
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff - one where everyone is truly appreciated
- CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.
We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we'll make sure you are trained in the following:- Orientation
- Mandatory Reporting
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid/CPR
- Safety Care
- Defensive Driving
- Person Centered Training
- Trauma Informed Care
- QMAP
- Professional Boundaries
We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:- Current Colorado State License for RN, in good/active condition.
- Two or more years nursing experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
- Valid Colorado driving license, good driving record and reliable transportation.
- Good customer service and people skills.
- Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
Our commitment to you once you get here: 
