Nurse Consultant, Health Compliance Inspector Acute Care FAA01510 (Nurse Consultant)

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 02-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

Please Note - As of August 27 2025 a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 26 2025. Any positions that are posted after August 26 2025 have been either exempted from the hiring freeze or have been approved for a waiver and the hiring process may proceed.

This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents. If you are not currently residing in the State of Colorado your application will not be considered.

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services
Now hiring for our Acute Care Services

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live work learn and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and addition to working with a great team and rewarding meaningful work we offer:

Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules and
A variety of employee resource groups

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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to: of Job

The Work Unit:
The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado including hospitals clinics ambulatory surgical facilities renal dialysis centers emergency medical services providers designated and non-designated trauma centers long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes emergency medical service (EMS) education programs; certifies EMS providers and licenses air and ground ambulance services operating within the state.

The acute care section exists to: (1) protect the health safety and welfare of patients/of health care facilities in the state of Colorado by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities. Survey in Acute Care facilities: Acute Hospitals Long Term Acute Care Hospitals Psychiatric Hospitals Critical Access Hospitals Rural Health Clinics Federally Qualified Health Clinics Birth Centers Community Clinics Community Clinics with Emergency Centers Free Standing Emergency Departments End Stage Renal Disease Clinics and Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

Summary of Position:
This position serves as an expert within the acute care program who works independently or as a team leader to assess the care treatment and quality of care provided by acute care health care facilities through observations interviews and record review. This position must have specialized clinical experience. Uses expertise training and clinical judgment in evaluating evidence and determining if statutes regulations guidelines policies and procedures on a case-by-case item-by-item basis for facility compliance/violation. This requires a higher level of evaluative critical thinking and decision making. This position reflects a high level of autonomy critical thinking skills flexibility and dedicated diligence to complete the work required.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: This position is only open to current Colorado residents at the time of applying.

CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION: Nurse Consultant (C7E1XX)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:
Nine (9) years of professional nursing experience in a critical care or specialized setting or equivalent along with training mentoring or work lead level experience required
and
current valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

OR

Experience and Education:
A combination of experience and education equivalent to nine (9) years such as five (5) years of professional nursing experience in a critical care or specialized setting or equivalent along with training mentoring or work lead level experience required
anda bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Nursing Biology Epidemiology Public Health or other closely related field
andcurrent valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. See Resume and missing relevant employment or education criteria will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application. If you do not have access to either of these options please contact the department contact.

Conditions of Employment:

A pre-employment background check
Active unrestricted RN license is required
Ability to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 75% of the time. Some overnight travel may be required.
Must be able to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided).
Be available in the event of an emergency (e.g. bio-terrorist attack chemical attack disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time travel restrictions may be in place.
Be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time travel restrictions may be in place
Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.
Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises. *See exemption note below
Must be vaccinated against COVID19. **See note below
Must be able to perform annual fit testing for N-95 masks as well as complete annual training on donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to work occasional evening night weekend or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint.
Must be able to exert up to 45 lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs.
Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles. ***conditions apply

*Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions vaccination guidance.
**Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnsons Janssen vaccine as defined by the most recent State of Colorados Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
***Conditions apply to use of fleet vehicles such as location and availability

Preferred and Essential Competencies:
The preferred experience competencies and abilities listed below are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate.

Knowledge of Acute Care Facility Clinical operations such as hospitals ambulatory surgery centers and dialysis centers.
Knowledge of the regulations that apply to acute care facilities and the ability to apply them effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to analyze facts data and evidence to arrive at a logical conclusion.
Ability to analyze and interpret clinical evidence and clinical care to identify gaps.
Ability to observe electronically record and interpret information.
Competency in technology and equipment used in a health care setting (i.e. typing while conducting interviews).
Computer literate
Ability to use information technology to communicate manage knowledge mitigate errors and support decision making.
Experience and ability to write factually accurate clear concise and professional reports.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
DD214 if claiming veterans status

The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position may be an assessment of skills which involves your completion of a designated Nurse Consultant Assessment after your application has been determined that you meet minimum requirements. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will then review and score the assessment once completed. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

ADAAA Accommodations:
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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 ADAAA Coordinator Dan McKenna at or call option 5.

Required Experience:

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Department InformationPlease Note - As of August 27 2025 a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 26 2025. Any positions that are posted after August 26 2025 have been ei...