CDOC Mid Level Provider (RN) / Nurse Manager - (DENVER)

Job Description: This position is responsible and accountable 24 hours per day for the nursing management and administration of a clinical unit. It provides leadership and vision while supervising, organizing, and reviewing and evaluating the work of all assigned staff. It is responsible for the hiring and recommending corrective and disciplinary action of all assigned staff. It assumes responsibility for payroll, scheduling of Nurse III's, approves and monitors schedules for floor nurses and agency usage, and day-to-day operational activities. It ensures that assigned staff receives appropriate in-service education and training. It assists the Health Services Administrator and may function in that capacity in their absence. It is responsible for liaison interface between the Clinical Unit and other DOC departments, other facilities, and outside agencies. It facilitates team building within the unit and between the Clinical Unit and other DOC departments. It is responsible for budget, reporting, conflict resolution, inmate grievances, and maintaining a comprehensive inmate medical record. It is responsible for maintaining the standards of care for the work unit. It directs and coordinates the timely reporting of statistical and quality assessment data. It performs as a resource person for all standards, including ACA, and is responsible for nursing components of accreditation. It reviews and monitors CQI compliance. It formulates and implements policies and procedures essential to promoting quality care. It is responsible and accountable for ensuring staff compliance with all Life/Safety policies and procedures. It may occasionally be required to participate in restraining an inmate for medical reasons. It attends training programs as assigned including 2 day self-defense to ensure self protection skills. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsOnly applicants who meet the minimum qualifications listed below shall be included in the comparative analysis process. Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant part-time and full-time 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.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants must possess a valid, active Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC); Applicants must have four (4) years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse. Substitutions: 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. 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 inmates; 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. Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues; The ability to be an effective leader in a complex environment; Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and disciplines; Advanced knowledge of clinical skills; Ability to facilitate patient care within a multi-disciplinary health care program.

Preferred qualifications: Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population. 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; Professional experience as a registered nurse in a correctional environment; Experience supervising professional health care staff in an acute patient care environment.

Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment Must be 21 years of age; Possess a valid driver's license; Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution. 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 inmates; 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;