Contract/PT/Temp Nurse (RN or LPN)

While looking for a FT RN to fill this role permanently we are open to hiring a Part Time, Contract or Temporary LPN or RN to help with our Adult Services Programs. 

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN

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: Flexible

Starting Hourly Range: $70-$80 RN or $55-$65 LPN  based off education and experience

Job Summary:                      

• Monitor the health status, medications, medical needs, and health-related concerns of assigned CLS individuals.
• Provide nursing assessments and appropriate clinical support, treatment, follow-up, and coordination of care as needed.
• Coordinate medical appointments, annual physicals, screenings, laboratory work, hospital admissions/discharges, and recommended follow-up.
• Communicate with individuals, families/guardians, contracted caregivers, CLS staff, providers, pharmacies, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding medical needs.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding medical concerns, health documentation, medication-related issues, and individual healthcare needs.
• Provide or coordinate nursing support for specialized medical needs and procedures.
• Provide nursing support to other Laradon programs, including Adult Day, CYC, and School, as assigned or needed.
• Coordinate annual hearing and vision screenings as needed.
• Support health and safety initiatives across programs.

• Complete monthly home visits for assigned CLS individuals to assess overall health and safety, review medical needs, identify changes in condition or care needs, and determine whether additional follow-up is needed.
• Document each home visit, including observations, identified concerns, recommendations, and required follow-up.
• Follow up on medical or health-related concerns identified during home visits and communicate significant concerns to appropriate CLS leadership, guardians, caregivers, providers, and other team members.
• Provide medical information and consultation to Residential Program Coordinators and CLS leadership as needed.
• Assist with identifying gaps in medical services, documentation, communication, and follow-up.

• Maintain responsibility for nursing assessment, clinical judgment, medical decision-making, medication management, health care plans/medical protocols for assigned individuals.
• Monitor medication administration and review Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy and compliance.
• Obtain, review, send, and track Physician Orders and other required medical documentation.
• Configure and update MARs based on current Physician Orders.
• Develop, implement, review, and update health care plans/medical protocols based on individual needs and required review timelines.
• Provide information and instruction to staff regarding health care plans/medical protocols, medication-related requirements, and individual healthcare needs.
• Identify medical concerns that require nursing assessment or intervention and communicate recommendations to appropriate staff and leadership.
• Collaborate with administrative and support staff on medical documentation and tracking while retaining responsibility for nursing judgment and clinical decisions.

• Obtain and monitor required medical documentation, including physicals, Physician Orders, medication orders, evaluations, screenings, and follow-up records.
• Maintain accurate medical records, tracking spreadsheets, databases, electronic files, and medical monitoring tools.
• Scan, index, file, transcribe, and process medical documentation accurately and timely.
• Monitor designated medical email and ensure documentation is appropriately processed and maintained.
• Maintain quarterly tracking of outstanding medical documentation, appointments, screenings, and follow-up needs.
• Prepare documentation for audits, file reviews, surveys, and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure medical records are maintained in accordance with Laradon policies, confidentiality requirements, nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor medical documentation and compliance indicators and communicate concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and medical-related special projects.

• Maintain effective communication with individuals served, families/guardians, contracted caregivers, medical providers, case managers, governing agencies, and Laradon staff.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking providers and other healthcare professionals as needed to facilitate medical coordination.
• Coordinate with the Training Specialist regarding medical requirements and training for CLS contracted caregivers.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and program leadership regarding individual medical needs and healthcare processes.

• Provide education and training to employees regarding health, medication, medical protocols, emergency procedures, health care plans, and individual-specific healthcare needs.
• Assist with QMAP and QMAP Refresher training as assigned.
• Coordinate with the Training Specialist to support completion of required medical-related training.
• Maintain required professional and organizational training and development.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and remain present in office and program environments as required.
• Complete miscellaneous administrative duties, special projects, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain required professional and organizational training, including orientation, mandated reporting, incident reporting, First Aid/CPR, crisis intervention, and required on-the-job training.

• Current Colorado RN license in good standing.
• Two or more years of nursing experience.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication, organization, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple medical and regulatory responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals served, families, caregivers, medical providers, and program staff.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, and other physical activities as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform required job functions in program and residential environments.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment