Lead Registered Nurse
PeopleCare Health Services - Delta, CO
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Job Title: Lead Registered Nurse Reports to: Co-CEO Job Summary: • Provides clinical oversight, case management and education Duties/Responsibilities: • The RN role encompasses that of a case manager providing oversight of individualized client care plans, education of staff and assurance that consumer and attendants of the Medicaid IHSS Waiver Program are given the required skilled supervision and support, in accordance with CDPHE Regulations and agency policies. • Know and understand all state regulations pertaining to HCBS-EBD and IHSS as well as Class B licensure for non-medical agencies. • Possess an in-depth understanding of the clinical process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clients and educates and communicates this process to caregivers, care coordinators and agency managers. • Facilitate training, continuing education and mentoring to Care Coordinators, RN's and LPN's to include office and field time, ride a-longs, skills demonstrations, assessment reviews and auditing of client files to ensure understanding and competency. • Collaborate with Agency Managers, Operations Manager, Leadership and Board as needed or requested to ensure agency goals are met. • Advocate client welfare and serve as a liaison between clients, their families, case managers, healthcare providers and agency. • Develop and facilitate skills workshops for staff in response to needs identified by RN's, leadership and/or Agency Managers, using Quality Management and Tracker tools. • Contribute and participate in Education Conferences, Caregiver Support Forums, skills training and mandatory Annual Training sessions. • Provide clinical consultation to Client, Authorized Representative, Caregivers, Care Coordinators and staff on difficult cases and potentially dangerous situations. • Assist Care Coordinators, Agency Manager(s) and Leadership in investigation of complaints and critical incidents. • Contribute and participate in providing objective evaluation review of staff as requested from management for performance review. • Assist and/or participate as needed in terminations of services with IHSS consumers and attendants. • Communicate on a daily/weekly basis with office staff and be available for calls and consults as needed. • Manage and maintain calendar appointments, schedules and meetings. • Complete performance assessments, training documentation and all paperwork associated with said tasks in a timely basis. • Demonstrate and model professional behavior, communication and attire when acting as a representative of PCHS. • Respect the confidentiality of the client, consumer and agency at all times. • Perform any other duties as assigned by governing body. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Registered Nurses • Other clinical staff Required Skills/Abilities: • Ability to communicate pleasantly, professionally, and effectively with office staff and third parties in person, writing and over the phone • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Demonstrates initiative regarding collaboration and independently performs high quality work • Familiarity with the concepts, practices, and procedures of the home care industry • Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate • Excellent problem-solving skills • Thorough in all aspects of the job • Collaborative and Coachable Education: • Licensed RN • Completion of agency training Experience: • Minimum of two years in a clinical and/or hospital setting. Experience in Home Health/Care, Pediatrics, Gerontology, Neuro/Brain Injury, and/or Mental Health is preferred. Working Conditions: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Essential physical requirements, such as standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, or typing. • Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds. • May be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job. Working Location(s): • Home Office • Corporate Office • Agency Office(s) • Client Homes Travel Requirements: • Up to 50% of the time Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. PeopleCare Health Services 2026 Benefit Information Enjoy incredible benefits including competitive pay, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance and much more. View our benefits summary . Position Classification InformationDepartment: Operations Companies Assigned: 44445 Position Family: Clinical Career Level: Manager EEO Class: 2 Professionals Workers Compensation Class: 883505 - Home, Public, and Traveling Healthcare Employee FLSA OT Exempt Classification: Yes Pay Grade: 24 Pay Range: $90,760 - $111,220 Revision Date: 11/1/2021 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Created: 2026-03-10