Position Overview
The Neuropsychiatric Special Care (NSC) Program provides acute behavioral treatment for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or intellectual disability ages 4-17 years old who are experiencing a behavioral crisis. The NSC program’s mission is to provide individualized and comprehensive acute behavioral treatment to address each child’s unique needs.
Hourly Salary Range: $36.43 to $48.16
Eligible Incentives: Relocation assistance if moving from greater than 100 miles
Hours per week: Varies, eligible for benefits when working 20 hours or more per week.
Shift: There are a variety of FTE shifts available for this role, including days, nights and flex. Please identify your preferences with the hiring team.
Qualifications
EDUCATION – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
EXPERIENCE – One Year Nursing Experience.
EQUIVALENCY- Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a BSN within 3 years from their start date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) – Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
Job Highlights
- Behavioral evaluations and interventions: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as the primary treatment model used on NSC which allows for each child’s problem behaviors to be assessed. Every child has an individualized behavior plan created by a psychologist/BCBA that is implemented during a child’s admission. Data will be collected throughout their admission to measure the effectiveness of treatment. When necessary, additional assessments will be administered to better understand a child’s behavioral presentation or diagnosis.
- Structured milieu setting: NSC enhances learning opportunities and promotes social skills by providing each child with consistent structure in a therapeutic milieu with peers. Children participate in multiple groups daily learning about skills including: friendship, coping skills, executive functioning, life skills, and more!
- Medication management and adjustments, as necessary: Medications may enhance each child’s learning opportunity by helping reduce overwhelming issues including pain, anxiety, irritability, impulsivity, symptoms of anxiety and depression and more.
- Teaching opportunities for families and community providers: We teach caregivers how to implement comprehensive intervention plans specific to each child’s strengths and needs in order to decrease problem behaviors and increase pro-social behaviors at home and in community settings. By working closely with families and each child’s outside providers (e.g. therapists, doctors, school team, etc.), we strive for a smooth transition out of the hospital setting.
Why Work with Us?
Total Rewards And Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance , 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, and education benefit to help you advance your career.
Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Loan Repayment: Children’s Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is
why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together.
Come write your story with us!
Kids are Incredibly Different
Children’s Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org .
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We’ve been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Salary Information
Hourly Rate Of Pay
Benefits Information
As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
