CDOC Mid-Level Provider Nurse Clinical Administrator (Colorado Springs)

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:

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.

• VisitState of Colorado Employee Benefits.for more information.

This position provides education through development of core competencies to all nursing staff throughout the department. This position will be tasked with developing training and teach hands-on skills to nursing staff. This position is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for developing a robust training program for nursing staff through the development of core competencies.

• May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons.

• Responsible to ensure that all nursing staff receive annual training and competency check offs.

• Responsible to provide remedial training as needed for any staff who do not pass competencies.

• Responsible for liaison interface between the Clinical Unit and the quality department.

• Develop quality specific training as needed based on identified issue.

• Responsible to generate reports on training with a tracking mechanism to ensure that all staff have completed annual competencies training and check offs.

• Responsible for ensuring the standards of care for nursing staff are met by verifying compliance with all applicable nursing care departmental organizational and unit standards;

• implements training to maximize the quality of patient care delivered within the facility by directing and coordinating the timely reporting of statistical and quality assessment data as indicated;

• Performs as a resource person for all compliance standards. Formulates and implements policies and procedures essential to promoting quality care in respect to direct nursing care as needed.

• Responsible to work with the Health Services Administrators or supervisory nursing staff to nursing staff compliance with all Life/Safety policies and procedures.

• Attend required meetings. Develop proposals and complete requisitions of items needed for training submitting through the proper channels to ensure budgetary prudence.

• May be required travel to other facilities as needed.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

• Applicants must have four (4) yearsof providing patient care as a Registered Nurse.

• Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.* *You must attach a copy of your transcripts to utilize the substitutions. Your transcripts must contain the name of the college/university type of degree received date the degree was awarded/conferred your name last four of social security number or student ID number.

Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. See resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the work experience section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date.

Required Competencies:

• Self-control a strong sense of ability to work in stressful potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert emotionally stable and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress confinement and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;
• Ability to maintainprofessionalism in a complex environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;

1. Experience providing clinical treatment in a correctional environment;
2. Experience providing medical care in an infirmary or skilled nursing center;
3. Professional experience as a registered nurse in a correctional environment;
4. At least two years of nursing supervisory experience. Supervision is exercising span and control over subordinate staff to include coaching mentoring daily monitoring performance management (planning reviewing and evaluating) resolving complaints/grievances at the informal level responsibility for scheduling and leave approval and providing input that could impact pay status or tenure;

• 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 withColorado 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. . 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.

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

• Successfully pass all modules of the 6 week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to includeEnglish reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;

• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;

  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;

  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;

  • Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows;

  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;

  • Swing a baton in a striking technique;

  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;

• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;

• Seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive 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 assaultive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;

• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner;

• Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;

• Communicate by talking listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments;

• 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;

• Willing and able to work various shifts days afternoons graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;

• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicants background reveal criminal charges it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

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) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.

After submitting an application 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 application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; 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; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement please contact Stacey Hibpshman at

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E. EXAMS ORAL BOARDS WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

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.

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 SpecialistKristen Lange at or call.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.