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State of Colorado CDOC Nurse Supervisor in Statewide, Colorado
CDOC Nurse Supervisor
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CDOC Nurse Supervisor
Salary
$8,204.00 - $11,487.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
CAA Nurse III 01/2025
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
Clinical and Correctional Services
Opening Date
12/17/2024
Closing Date
6/30/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Brenda Valdez: brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891
Primary Physical Work Address
Current vacancies: Sterling. However we are accepting applications for all locations. The eligibility list created from this posting will be used to fill current and future vacancies through out the state (Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad).
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
$25,000 Hiring Incentives for Clinical Professionals for full time positions: Payout will be $5,000 after the completion of the academy, $5,000 after 4 months, $5,000 for 8 months, and $10,000 at 12 months.
Governor Polis announced on May 4, 2023 that this classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) is eligible for non-base building temporary pay of 2.8 % through June 2025.
WHO MAY APPLY: Colorado residents who meet the minimum requirements.
This position is open to Colorado state residents only. However, vacancies that are located within 30 miles of the state border are exempt from the residency requirement. Therefore, applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado for Sterling and Trinidad.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations.
Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.
Our vision ..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".
CORE Values
Community Safety
Dignity, Diversity and Respect
Opportunity
Collaborative partnerships
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
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 RatesCorrectional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
Medical and Dental;
Paid life insurance;
Short and long-term disability coverage;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
Employee wellness programs;
Tuition Reimbursement;
Training opportunities and more.
For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891
Description of Job
Current vacancies: Sterling; however we are accepting applications for all locations. The eligibility list created from this posting will be used to fill future vacancies throughout the state (Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad).
The Nurse III (Nurse Supervisor) position supervises, guides, and directs professional skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency assessment and interventions as indicated. This position may be a unit supervisor responsible for a smaller clinic, a shift within a larger complex facility, or a supervisor in a specialized clinical treatment unit. This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays, and to perform nurse on-call or call-back duties. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Documents both handwritten or electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records.
Delivers patient education to include demonstrating and explaining self-care techniques, anticipating possible complications of treatments, informing about desired and undesirable side effects of medication and treatments, and listening to offender concerns.
Delivers patient care in a clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting individualized to offenders' diagnoses and needs.
Performs routine and emergency physical and emotional assessments of inmates during triage, sickline, and emergency situations using basic nursing skills, physical assessment skills, and nursing protocols.
Promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control.
Responsible for payroll, scheduling, and Performance Management Plans (PMP); accountable for completion of shift responsibilities for 8-16 hours per day; point person for daily operations and decisions in a work setting; assigns nursing staff, coordinates staff orientation, and rearranges and reorganizes unit routines, assists in hiring, participates in promotional examinations and disciplinary recommendations.
Recommends, implements, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures; functions as an on-call supervisor and as such arranges for coverage and approve overtime.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
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Applicant must have three (3) years of full-time experience providing patient care as a Registered Nurse. W ork experience less than full time will be prorated.
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 for compensation purposes.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience. A copy of your official transcripts must be attached to utilize this substitution.
A master's degree or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for two years of the required experience. A copy of your official transcripts must be attached to utilize this substitution.
Ability to effectively supervise staff;
Ability to effectively treat offender patients;
Maintain required licensure/credentials;
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues;
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
One year or more of nursing supervisory experience. Supervisory experience includes the ability to affect pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees;
Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in a correctional environment;
Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting for COVID-19.
Must be 21 years of age;
Possess a valid driver’s license;
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. 15601-15609. 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 Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English 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 applicant’s 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.
I so acknowledge and understand the above statements.
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Do you live in Colorado?
Yes
No
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Are you at least 21 years of age at the time you are submitting this application?
Yes
No
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Do you possess an active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado?
Yes
No
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What is your Colorado Registered Nurse license number?
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Please describe, in detail, your experience as a licensed Registered Nurse. Please include years of experience, settings and types of populations you've provided patient care to.
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Please describe, in detail, your nursing supervisory experience as a licensed Registered Nurse. Nursing supervisory experience includes making decisions which can effect pay, status and tenure of subordinate staff.
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Are you willing and able to perform ALL of the following? 1. Are you willing and able to work weekends, holidays and back-to-back shifts? 2. Are you willing and able to get to work on time? 3. Are you willing and able to stay for your entire shift? 4. Are you willing and able to report to work during inclement weather? 5. Are you willing and able to follow prescribed procedures and policies even if they may conflict with your personal preference? 6. Are you willing to work with staff and persons served of all social, economic, ethic, and religious backgrounds? 7. Are you willing and able to do the daily hygiene and domestic skills if the persons serviced cannot? 8. Are you willing to work in a locked facility? 9. Are you willing to work with people who display confrontational, manipulative, violent, and/or assaultive behavior? 10. Are you willing to restrain people when necessary? 11. Are you willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs and 25 lbs frequently by lifting, positioning and pivoting disabled adults? 12. Are you willing and able to stand on your feet for most of the work day? 13. Are you willing and able to assist persons with developmental disabilities to do their self-care activities including bathing, changing diapers, eating, shaving, etc.? (You WILL NOT CONTINUE in the assessment process if you are not willing and able to perform all of the duties and requirements listed above. Failure to perform these duties and requirements, if you are hired, will be grounds for termination.)
Yes
No
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Certification and Confidentiality Statement
I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.
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I acknowledge that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that I am 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 for compensation purposes.
I so acknowledge
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