Nurse Supervisor
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Department Information
This posting is for a Nurse III Supervisor in Denver CO.Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.
Our vision...Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow.
CORE Values
Community Safety
Dignity Diversity and Respect
Opportunity
Collaborative partnerships
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding meaningful work we offer:
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
- Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
- Medical and dental health plans;
- Short and long term disability coverage;
- Paid life insurance;
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
- Wellness program tuition reimbursement training opportunities and more.
- Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
Description of Job
The Nurse III (Nurse Supervisor) position supervises guides and directs professional skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in either an outpatient clinic infirmary or specialized cell house setting for acute care chronic support and emergency assessment and interventions as indicated. This position may be a unit supervisor responsible for a smaller clinic a shift within a larger complex facility or a supervisor in a specialized clinical treatment unit. This position may be required to work any shift weekends and holidays and to perform nurse on-call or call-back duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Documents both handwritten or electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records.
- Delivers patient education toinclude demonstrating and explaining self-care techniques anticipating possible complications of treatments informing about desired and undesirable side effects of medication and treatments and listening to offender concerns.
- Delivers patient care in a clinic infirmary or specialized cell house setting individualized to offenders diagnoses and needs.
- Performs routine and emergency physical and emotional assessments of inmates during triage sickline and emergency situations using basic nursing skills physical assessment skills and nursing protocols.
- Promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes needles narcotics instruments and key control.
- Responsible for payroll scheduling and Performance Management Plans (PMP);accountable for completion of shift responsibilities for 8-16 hours per day; point person for daily operations and decisions in a work setting; assigns nursing staff coordinates staff orientation and rearranges and reorganizes unit routines assists in hiring participates in promotional examinations and disciplinary recommendations.
- Recommends implements and monitors compliance with policies and procedures; functions as an on-call supervisor and as such arranges for coverage and approve overtime.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicant must possess a current valid license as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- - AND - -- Applicant must have three (3) years of full-time experience providing patient care as a Registered Nurse. Work experience less than full time will be prorated.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series whichever is higher.Substitutions:- A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience. A copy of your official transcripts must be attached to utilize this substitution.
- A masters degree or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for two years of the required experience. A copy of your official transcripts must be attached to utilize this substitution.
Required Competencies:- Ability to effectively supervise staff;
- Ability to effectively treat offender patients;
- Maintain required licensure/credentials;
- Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications:- Oneyear or more of nursing supervisory experience. Supervisory experience includes the ability to affect pay status and tenure of subordinate employees;
- Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in a correctional environment;
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your transfer request will be reviewed to determine if you meet the criteria for a transfer as identified in Section 3 of Addendum B to the Statewide Partnership Agreement.
Be sure the Work Experience section of your request is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the JobMinimum QualificationsRequired Competencies.
If you have a resume transcripts a license or other relevant documentation please upload and attach copies to your application.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
Conditions of Employment:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.
- Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting for COVID-19.
Must be 21 years of age;
- Possess a valid drivers license.Drivers must maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver license obey traffic laws and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria.Serious traffic violations including DUIs or reckless driving can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
Possess a high school diploma or GED;
Have NO felony convictions to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts activity and sexual behavior in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
Supplemental Information
After submitting a transfer request you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email please check to ensure you have actually submitted the request and typed the correct email address on the form.
Include a working email address on your transfer request; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
The Colorado Department of Corrections 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 pre-employment 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 Employee Relations Specialist Kristen Lange at or call .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
