Nursing Residency Program Nurse I CMHHIP Pueblo

RN Residency Program Objective:

This position will provide novice RNs the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality mental health care within a safe and secure environment. The RN Residency Program is a one-year program that encompasses training to improve discretionary judgment organizational and time management skills through an explicit curriculum inclusive of orientation mentorship supported by current seasoned RN staff reflection theory practical hands-on experiences and an evidence-based project to aid learning and build confidence.

• Responsible for the direction of all nursing staff on the assigned shift and unit while working in conjunction with the Nurse Manager
• Helps direct assignments in conjunction with the staff schedule by utilizing knowledge of acuity and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the unit.
• Personnel needs are communicated to the Nurse Manager immediately
• Responsible for helping the Nurse Manager to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly
• Ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards licensure requirements and governing bodies while working in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Unit nursing staff is notified promptly of changes to processes policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters meetings email and individual contact. Individual clinical supervision sessions are conducted regularly
• Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate.
• Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing department
• Functions as the charge nurse for the shift and reports any injury of staff from assaultive/combative patients other employee absences and/or any other safety or nursing concerns to the Nurse Managers promptly
• Utilizes resources available in the Staffing Office.

• Maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift on the unit by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance
• Must adhere to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHHIP Code of Ethics. Maintains current knowledge of new policies standards updates literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates.
• Nursing supervisors are notified promptly of issues on the unit with patients and nursing staff members
• Works collaboratively with all departments and provides assistance when needed
• Provides guidance and direction for daily cross shift report directs nursing care and communication to shift personnel
• Assures the unit(s) is directed and staffed appropriately according to hospital procedure along with assuring staffing levels are maintained and accurate

• implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring training leadership and providing feedback through immediate feedback and guidance
• Ensures assigned staffs knowledge and fluency with electronic system BEHR Cornerstone assignments to include mandatory rosters and training
• Promotes staff development and training by supporting staff compliance with hospital wide mandatory training
• Directs staff to follow various manuals standards and regulations to include but not limited to: DSM Pharmacy Formulary Treatment Plans Infection Control Manual Physicians Orders Court orders Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Standards Environment of Care Manual Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Safety Data Sheets Colorado State Personnel Procedure Manual Affirmative Action policy Colorado Workers Compensation guidelines Rainbow book and Emergency Guides ADA statutes Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill Recommendations Patients Rights Handbook
• Responsible to act as a resource for staff
• Provide direction and support to the assigned shift on the unit
• Knows and follows regulatory guidelines

• Responsible for the nursing care provided on the assigned shift of a unit and maintenance of a safe secure and therapeutic environment.
• He/She promptly responds to patients psychiatric and/or medical issues participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles implements audits and reviews nursing care provided on the shift/unit.
• This is accomplished through providing follow up for proper nursing care; ie. documentation for seclusion or seclusion and restraint monitoring proper procedure for respiratory services oxygen and oxygen equipment and laboratory services after hours and obtaining data from the AED.
• Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patient prior to administration of medications treatments blood testing or starting an invasive procedure.
• Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations
• Evaluates concerns related to nursing care plan by assessing identifying planning implementing evaluating and revising the nursing care given based on the nursing history.
• Utilize Patient Rights for mental health legal issues and complies with policy and procedure in these areas
• Provide intervention in critical situations as necessary
• Counsels and educates patients on medications physical care needs and psychiatric care needs during group therapies Plan of Care Reviews Plan of Care Formulations 1:1 therapies talking and educating the patients family
• Provide coverage on the shift/unit.
• Ensures a safe milieu for patient treatment
• Reports staff and patient issues to the Nurse Managerif urgent

• Any other duties that may need to be completed for the shift/unit and or department

Minimum Qualifications: Prior to starting in the RN I position applicants must possess a valid active Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Colorado (Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) OR any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Substitutions: None

• Graduate from a Nursing Program within the last 12 months
• No current RN work experience
• No previous work experience at CMHHIP
• A strong work ethic based on a foundation of self-motivation loyalty honesty and integrity.
• Dependable responsible and adaptable

• Ability to maintain required licensure/credentials.
• Customer/Personal Service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services this includes needs assessment.
• Psychology - knowledge of human behavior and performance individual difference in ability personality and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledgeable in nursing processes
• Active Listening and communication
• Judgment Decision Making and Problem Sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; to include not only solving the problem but recognizing there is a problem.
• Oral and Written Communication Skills the ability to speak and write effectively providing valid and pertinent information to peers coworkers and subordinates.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance.
• Organization Skills.
• Documentation/Recording Information - entering transcribing recording storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Computer Skills/Software - knowledge of Microsoft Office software excel spreadsheet database software and email.

• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will havedirect contactwith vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.:Direct contact means providing face-to-face care training supervision counseling consultation or medication assistance to vulnerable persons regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. Direct contact may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients including but not limited to maintenance personnel housekeeping staff kitchen staff and security personnel.)
• CBI & FBI fingerprint check Colorado Court Database check Medicare Fraud Database TRAILS Database check.
• This position will also providedirect careto vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101 position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults including case management clergy physical or mental health services safety or welfare services).
• May work various shifts
• Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare
• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges
• Shall not initiate or engage in sexual social personal or financial relationships with patientseither during orany time after hospitalizationeven if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application;
• Successfully pass all modules of the CMHHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete hospital-adopted physical interventions and CPR;
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor;
• Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield;
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic;
• Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions;
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety;
• 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;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English both verbally and in writing;
• 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;
• 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire;
• Annual influenza vaccination other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
• Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program

  • Education Verification

  • Starting Jan. 2 2024 if you have a multistate license and change your primary state of residence to another state within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) you must apply for a license in that state within 60 days.If this latter step is not completed within the allotted time frame your previous license may expire. This puts you at risk of practicing without a license. As an example if you are a registered nurse with a multistate license from Arizona practicing in Colorado and you move to Colorado you have 60 days to apply to Colorados Board of Nursing for a new multistate license. These changes were part of the final rules passed by the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators at its annual conference in August. The eNLC allows for mobility and creates a more robust workforce by allowing nurses to practice in Colorado with licenses from other compact states.

• 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 in the application form. Do not use see resume or see attached.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

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.

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).

You 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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• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

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