Nurse II at FT. Logan
Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
- Department Information
- This position is open to current Colorado residents only
About Fort Logan:
The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex serious and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 154 adult inpatient beds over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services occupational therapy neuropsychological-rehabilitation services and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.
Through our core values listed below CMHHIFL staff is committed to:- Individual dignity and respect.
- Person-centered evidence-based care.
- Trauma informed recovery.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Diversity and inclusion.
- Strong family and community partnerships
- Description of Job
- On Site: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Maintains primary clinical oversight and daily operational responsibility for the hospitals Utilization Management (UM) and clinical documentation integrity programs.
Manages the full lifecycle of the UM process performing initial concurrent and retrospective reviews to ensure treatment plans align with medical necessity and clinical parameters. Provides administrative and clinical leadership by chairing the Utilization Review Committee and presenting data-driven reports to the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) regarding trends denials and outcomes.
Acts as the lead subject matter expert in developing and reconciling hospital policies to ensure clinical practice remains operationally sound and compliant with Joint Commission CMS and payor standards.
Collaborates with medical staff and Social Work to resolve complex discharge barriers recommend extended care and direct disposition actions.
Exercises independent authority over the appeals process and ensures pre-certification approvals with Managed Care Organizations to maintain fiscal integrity and resource optimization.
Serve as an active member of the Bed Management Committee collaborating with hospital leaders to drive consensus and implement efficient bed management strategies. Facilitates seamless patient progression through the continuum of care. Track recommend and approve in-hospital transfers between units.
Acts as the primary communication liaison for the committee ensuring all relevant hospital stakeholders are informed regarding patient movement transfers and discharges to optimize flow.
Conducts clinical reviews of outside medical transfers to ensure medical necessity clinical appropriateness and recommends clinical practice changes in pursuit of increased quality of care.
Performs special projects as assigned by the Chief of Psychiatry or CMO.
Prepares and presents targeted strategic reports to hospital leadership to translate clinical data into actionable information for executive decision-making.
Participates in hospital-wide task forces as the subject-matter expert on clinical flow and utilization metrics. Completes other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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) 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 year-for-year basis
Preferred Qualifications:2 to 3 years of direct experience with utilization management in a behavioral health setting
Behavioral health experience
Basic knowledge of medical necessity criteria
Full background check and reference check required
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
Disclose that information on the application.
Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
Provide your employee number from your 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.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
Relevant years of state service experience.
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications. If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.- Supplemental Information
- Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing).
Appeal RightsYou may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.
You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
You can find the official appeal formhere.
You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
By email () or
Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:
At or
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.
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- About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join 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 well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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.
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.
This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing 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.
EEOC StatementThe State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing aColorado for ALLof our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives 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.
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee please list your employee number (starts with 997). Your application may be considered incomplete if you do not provide this information. An incomplete application may not move forward in the Selection process. If you are a former or current state employee please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.
In the space below please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.
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