Nurse II- CMHHIP
Nurse II- CMHHIP
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- Registered Nurse IIFull TimeCMHHIPThis 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.This position will receive a shortstaffing temporary pay differential to be discussed at the time of job offer.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 a 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.Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
Description of Job
- About the Position:
This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff with clinical direction/supervision of nursing staff QA/PI activities and to ensure compliance in all areas and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position is accountable to the Lead Nurse/Nurse full time position facilitates groups and ensures nursing standards of care are implemented throughout all phases of the nursing process and delivery of services.
The Nurse II works in tandem with other staff assigned to the unit on that shift. The Nurse II works within multiple levels of patient care and is coordinated across a continuum. The Nurse II adheres to and references the professional codes of conduct regulatory agency standards the Nurse Practice Act State Board of Nursing professional codes of ethics and scope of discipline practice guides to ensure various levels of nursing personnel function within their scope of practice. The Nurse II is responsible for communicating implementing and clarifying nursing policies at the unit level. Assisting with implementing performance improvements at the unit level along with procedures at the unit level. Participates in and collaborates with the Lead Nurse to prepare nursing personnel for onsite surveys documentation requirements and ensures quality of care is rendered according to the State Board of Nursing The Joint Commission Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Clinical Direction:- is responsible for the direction clinical supervision and of all Nursing staff of the assigned unit while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse. This position assists in coordinating staffing schedules by utilizing knowledge of acuity and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the unit. Personnel needs are communicated to the Lead Nurse immediately.
- This position is responsible for working with the Lead Nurse to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly. The position is
responsible to ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards
licensure requirements and governing bodies while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse. Unit nursing staff is notified promptly of changes to
processes policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters meetings email and individual contact. Individual
coaching sessions are conducted regularly with assigned staff. - Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate. Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing department.
- position maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift on the unit by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned
staff so that standards are kept in compliance - Nursing staff must adhere to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHIP Code of Ethic
- Maintains current knowledge of new policies standards updates literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates
- Nursing supervisors are notified promptly of issues on the unit with patients and nursing staff members.
- The Nurse II works collaboratively with all departments and provides assistance when needed.
- The Nurse II provides guidance and direction for daily cross shift reports direct nursing care and communication to shift personnel. Assures the unit(s) is directed and staffed appropriately according to hospital procedure along with ensuring staffing levels are maintained and accurate.
- implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring training leadership and providing feedback through immediate
feedback and guidance - Performance plans are kept current and provided to assigned staff to ensure they understand their job duties expectations and required competencies
- Inservice training is kept current and administered to assigned staff
- This position ensures assigned staffs knowledge and fluency with electronic system BEHR Cornerstone assignments to include mandatory rosters and training.
Mentally Ill Recommendations Patients Rights Handbook responsible to act as a resource for staff - Helps maintain an educational profile for each assigned staff and monitors compliance with mandatory competencies
- Promotes staff development and training by supporting staff compliance with hospital wide mandatory training
- Responsible for the nursing care provided on the assigned shift of a unit and maintenance of a safe secure and therapeutic environment. This position promptly responds to patients psychiatric and/or medical issues participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles implements
audits and reviews nursing care provided on the shift/unit. This is accomplished through providing follow up for proper nursing care; for seclusion or seclusion and restraint monitoring proper procedure for respiratory services oxygen and oxygen equipment and laboratory services after hours and obtaining data from the AED. Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patients prior to administration of medications treatments blood testing or starting an invasive procedure. Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations - This position evaluates concerns related to nursing care plans by assessing identifying planning implementing evaluating and revising the nursing care
given based on the nursing history. Utilize Patient Rights for mental health legal issues and comply with policy and procedure in these areas. Provide intervention in critical situations as necessary - Counsels and educates patients on medications physical care needs and psychiatric care needs during group therapies Plan of Care Reviews Plan of Care Formulations 1:1 therapies talking and educating the patients family. This position is utilized to provide coverage on the shift/unit.
evaluating and revising the nursing care given based on the nursing history.
- any other duties that may need to be completed for the shift/unit and or department
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Current valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
AND
Two 2 years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Substitutions
Appropriate education will substitute for up to two 2 years of the required experience on a yearforyear basis
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills outlined above our ideal candidate will possess the following Preferred Qualifications:- demonstrated ability to understand and apply the nursing process to provide adequate patient care
- demonstrated ability to understand treatment plans and provide appropriate interventions
- demonstrated ability to direct the shift through training mentorship and development
- posses a strong work ethic based on a foundation of: selfmotivation loyalty honesty and integrity.
- dependable responsible and adaptable
- previous State Experience
- May work various shifts
- Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare
- 2step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
- This position will be paid biweekly
- A preemployment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges
- 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 & 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.
- Annual influenza vaccination
- Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at 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 atunder Rules.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
*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 call.
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREETHE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Employment Type
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