LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - Part-Time Flex Pool- CMHHIP - Pueblo
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - Part-Time Flex Pool- CMHHIP - Pueblo
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- CMHHIPThis posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and nonresidents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date at their own expense.
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP)
As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer provider of quality mental health services and community partner.
CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe secure and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! Description of Job
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and the purpose of this position is to provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by providing safety checks taking measures to maintain patient/staff safety and to actively participate in programming on the assigned unit(s). This position helps other staff understand safety. This position will manage the milieu. This position supervises patients during activities. This position serves as a resource to other nursing staff and a mentor to train other HCTs along with other staff as assigned related to their responsibilities Records and reports behavior and observations and refers to RN for appropriate assessment. This position participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team mentoring new staff students and HCT Is and attending inservices and committee meetings. Utilizes Nursing Standards of Care (Colorado Psychiatric Technician Act/Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Act)/Department of Nursing QAPI. Provide immediate crisis intervention in the milieu and responds to all emergency situations. Serves as an advocate for patients. Participates in and leads assigned groups. Is assigned patients and is responsible as a primary onetoone. Is responsible for reinforcing patient teaching as directed by the RN. Involved with treatment plan formulations and reviews (if not present reviews and follows current plan of care). Reports need for and utilizes precautions and restrictions pertinent to patient treatment and safety.Additionally as a LPN I you can expect to:
- Responsible to respond to and report safety and security issues/needs
- Utilize therapeutic interventions and specialized training to control and manage crisis situations and management of ive and disruptive behaviors
- Utilize proper seclusion and restraint procedures following hospital/nursing department policy and procedure to account for the restraints utilized during an episode and documents any restraints that need replaced on the RIPP check off sheet and notifies appropriate staff
- Know and follow all nursing procedures computerized trainings/nursing groups/competencies/addenda/patient teaching/staff training and competency
- Understands promotes and participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives
- Be a resource and teach/orient new/pulled/pool staff related to milieu management/safety basics
- Understand and follows: Pharmacy Formulary Treatment Plans Infection Control Manual Physicians Orders Court orders Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Standards Environment of Care Manual Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Colorado State Personnel Procedure Manual Affirmative Action policy Colorado Workers Compensation guidelines Rainbow book and Emergency Guides ADA statutes Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill recommendations Patients Rights Handbook
- Attends inservice training to meet the educational and mandatory training requirements
- Maintain nursing standards of care follows nursing procedures/forms/form instructions/resource sheets/computerized trainings/nursing groups/competencies/addenda/staff training
- Documents changes in patient condition and significant events identified in progress notes medical conditions are identified and followed up on follow Plan of Care intervention evaluation revision outcome and effectiveness of interventions
- Any other duties that may arise while completing the tasks of this position to meet the needs of the unit and Department
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Current valid licensure as a Licensed Practicing Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) **Complete Board approved IV certification course including supervised clinical; OR document completion of such from another state Maintains evidence (both LPN and employer) of original documentation and demonstration of IV knowledge/judgment/skill Follows written IV policies and procedures approved by medical staff nursing and agency administration
**Advanced Educational Preparation for LPNs in Colorado is limited to IV certification
Substitutions:
None
Conditionsof Employment:- CBI name check and fingerprint check ICON Colorado court database Medicare fraud database Reference Checks Professional License verification (licensure requirements) Drug Screen PREA (Division of Youth Services)
Trails check (direct contact with children) CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes Regional Centers Veterans Community Living Centers) - Maintains active and unencumbered LPN Colorado License
- May be required to work evening or weekend shifts holidays voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic or on patient units throughout CMHHIP
- Shall not initiate or engage in sexual social personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application
- Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
- Possess the physical ability to successfully complete CTI and CPR
- Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
- Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor;
- Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield
- Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic
- Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions
- Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety
- Seize hold control or subdue violent or ive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
- Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
- Work in situations involving ive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English both verbally and in writing
- Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
- Willing and able to travel
- 2step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire;
- Annual influenza vaccination
- Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must 1 disclose that information on the application 2 provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position 3 provide the employee number from the applicants prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 or faxed 303.866.5038 within ten 10 calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.- CBI name check and fingerprint check ICON Colorado court database Medicare fraud database Reference Checks Professional License verification (licensure requirements) Drug Screen PREA (Division of Youth Services)
Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or callTHE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
Employment Type
Part-Time
