Central Medical Supply Supervisor - NURSE III - G Wing Fort Logan

• Individual dignity and respect.
• Person-centered evidence-based care.
• Trauma informed recovery.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• Strong family and community partnerships

• Oversees all aspects of instrument and equipment decontamination assembly packaging sterilization and distribution.
• Develops and maintains departmental processes based on professional practice standards and regulatory requirements from AAMI AORN TJC OSHA and CMS
• Designs and implements sterilization workflows tailored to hospital-specific needs informed by root cause analysis internal audits and process improvement data.
• Manages the life cycle of sterilization equipment including procurement routine maintenance and performance monitoring; ensures proper use of sterilants and chemical indicators.
• Safely and efficiently reprocesses reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination cleaning assembly wrapping sterilization and storage processes according to professional standards and regulations that do not damage the items.
• Maintains all documentation required for regulatory surveys including sterilization records biological and chemical testing logs equipment maintenance logs and competency records.
• Provides guidance and oversight to user departments for proper pre-cleaning and safe transport of instruments to designated clean/dirty area(s) for sterile processing.
• Represents SPD in interdisciplinary meetings infection control workgroups and product evaluations.
• Works in partnership with Environmental Services and Safety to ensure appropriate PPE usage space hygiene and hazard control in SPD work areas.
• Engages in direct reprocessing activities as needed to ensure adequate coverage support cross-training of team members and maintain personal competencies on an ongoing basis including annual validation and as required by changes in equipment procedures or standards.

• Supervises and integrates both CMS and SPD departments to ensure operational effectiveness compliance and alignment with patient care needs.
• Plans organizes and manages day-to-day operations for CMS and SPD including staffing scheduling equipment use and space management.
• Directly supervises CMS/SPD staff members; responsible for performance management progressive discipline documentation resolve grievances documentation and training.
• Ensure staff maintain current certifications complete continuing education meet all regulatory competencies and complete annually and as needed.
• Identifies training needs and facilitates skill-building across both CMS and SPD.
• Develops implements and revises policies and procedures to reflect current standards technology and hospital goals.
• Audits workflows documentation and performance metrics to ensure quality safety and efficiency.
• Manages departmental budgets reviews purchasing requests reconciles expenses and ensures appropriate use of resources.
• Holds regular team meetings to provide guidance updates and coaching; facilitates communication between staff and hospital leadership.
• Ensures seamless cross-coverage by rotating responsibilities with staff to maintain department familiarity and backup competency.
• Serves as the primary liaison between CMS/SPD and hospital administration infection control clinic leads medical providers nursing leadership safety and facilities management.
• The supervisor actively participates in hospital-wide initiatives through attendance at interdisciplinary meetings committee involvement (e.g. Infection Control Safety Product Evaluation) and ongoing communication with clinical departments.
• Staff contribute to continuous improvement by preparing and delivering routine and ad hoc reports sharing operational updates identifying process gaps and providing recommendations that align with departmental and organizational goals.
• The unit supports regulatory compliance and continuous improvement through accurate documentation preparation of operational reports and participation in audits quality reviews and emergency preparedness activities.

• Acts as the compliance authority for CMS and SPD operations ensuring all departmental functions meet or exceed regulatory standards and professional guidelines.
• Applies professional judgment to interpret and implement evolving regulatory standards from CMS TJC AAMI AORN and OSHA.
• Maintains departmental readiness for regulatory inspections surveys and audits through accurate documentation and staff preparedness.
• Reviews and updates policies and procedures to reflect current standards and best practices; ensures policies are accessible and understood by all staff.
• Ensures proper documentation of sterilization processes staff competencies equipment logs and chemical handling.
• Conducts internal audits and reviews to proactively identify risks gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Serves as a hospital-wide resource on sterilization infection control and supply management standards; provides training or consultation to other departments as needed.
• Partners with infection prevention and safety staff to investigate incidents implement controls and maintain a safe work environment.

• May provide cross-coverage or serve as backup for other areas within the Medical Services Section as operationally necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

• Due to the juvenile population served at the MHI facilities incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must obtain Sterile Processing Certification within 2 years of hire

• Previous State employee
• Leadership & Supervision of CMS/SPD staff with the ability to perform and manage day-to-day operations and cross-coverage within the Medical Services Department
• Clinic operations management (skill in organizing and running multiple concurrent clinic services)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with clinical teams vendors and regulatory bodies.
• Regulatory compliance - thorough understanding of Joint Commission standards CDC and state health regulations and ability to ensure compliance in all service areas.
• Flexibility to provide coverage across other Medical Services areas and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing priorities in a hospital setting
• Competency in data management documentation and compliance tracking using electronic systems.
• Knowledge of infection control standards applicable to clinical environments and sterile processing.
• Knowledge of sterile processing principles including cleaning sterilization and timely distribution of medical instruments.
• Skills in inventory management supply coordination and departmental documentation.
• Ability and commitment to obtain Sterile Processing certification within two years.
• Experience in behavioral/mental health settings.
• Supervisory or lead experience including workflow coordination compliance oversight staff training and performance management.
• Experience managing handling or coordinating medical equipment devices and supplies in clinical or hospital settings.
• Experience managing handling or coordinating medical instruments and sterile supplies in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Experience with clinical documentation inventory tracking and supply chain workflows related to patient care equipment.
• Knowledge of hospital operational protocols and healthcare regulations (Joint Commission AAMI standards CMS requirements).
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles including sterilization processes and environmental safety.
• Hands-on experience in medical supply management sterile processing or equipment readiness even if gained in a clinical setting rather than a dedicated SPD/CMS department.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance tracking and ensuring equipment is service-ready and within expiration dates.
• Experience in flexible environments requiring cross-coverage of multiple service areas.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants may be eligible for On-Call status
• Full background check and reference check required
• 2-Step TB test Annual influenza and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
• Shift work- may be required to work days evenings and nights
• Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials May be exposed to environmental cleaning solutions
• 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
  
  

Appeal Rights:

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.

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