Department Information This position is open only to Colorado state residents. This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado before their start date, at their own expense. $7,000 Sign On Incentive* ~PLUS~ The incumbent in this position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 8% from July 1st 2023 - June 30th 2024. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Veterans Community Living Center at Bruce McCandless - Florence, CO Bruce McCandless State Veterans Community Living Center is a State-owned and operated skilled-nursing facility dedicated to serving those who have served us. We strive to provide excellent customer service and to respect and honor resident choices regarding bathing, rising, bedtimes, and other personal decisions. Our philosophy is to provide residents a home where life and love abound. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job This position requires an RN license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state that participates in the eNLC. This is a work-lead, in person position. (Experience must be clearly listed in the work history of application - please review the minimum qualifications carefully) Purpose of this Position: This position exists to provide professional services to the facility residents, which include assessment and specialized nursing care consistent with the standards of the profession, and legal and regulatory requirements. Primary Job Duties: Standard Assessments. Performs both admission and daily assessments during the clinical stay, identifying critical incidents, emergencies, acute illnesses, and behavior changes Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions, treatment care plans, and physician referrals Documents current, accurate, and pertinent information regarding care and treatment provided to individual residents in Electronic Health Records and paper documentation as per policies Indicates specific changes in status, medications, and physician's orders Detects abnormality in resident's health status indicated by symptoms, vital signs, and laboratory results and reports information to physician This position will be required to drive a State vehicle to do off-site pre-admission assessments or take a resident to the doctor or hospital (if not taken by ambulance). Regulatory Compliance. Directs and implements nursing care to residents by assuring compliance with accepted standards of nursing care, departmental and facility policies and procedures, and VA and State of Colorado regulatory requirements Directs subordinates to ensure these standards are met Reviews and audits physician orders, MARS, CNA flow sheets, bathing schedules, and BM sheets to determine compliance with policies and standards of care as part of a department quality assurance activity. Medication and treatment administration. Performs prescribed, specialized treatments and ensures safe and accurate medication administration. Safety identification and intervention. Monitors the clinical, physical, and environmental safety of all residents through assessments, and regularly scheduled rounds Identifies and implements appropriate clinical, physical, and environmental interventions, performs necessary documentation for regulatory compliance, and makes appropriate notification to family, physician, NHA, and DON. Training, resource team members, and delegation. Serves as a resource to subordinate staff to ensure timely and proper care of residents Trains subordinate staff and assures competencies are completed and submitted Provide input to management on the direct care performance, documentation, attendance, and interpersonal skills of subordinates for evaluation Evaluate daily workload and prioritize assignments with available staff Delegates duties to provide the most effective coverage to ensure quality and continuity of care. Communication. Provide active listening and communication, support, and encouragement to residents and families regarding their concerns by both phone and personal contact. 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) ~AND 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 (ie: Nursing AAS, ADN, BSN, MSN) Special Qualifications:. Must possess a valid Registered Nurse License (RN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact in good standing Qualification cannot be obtained during the probationary/trial service period. A Colorado RN license is necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. A Colorado RN license may only be obtained from an accredited program that requires schooling for longer than 1 year. Preferred Qualifications:. Experience working in long-term care. Charge Nurse experience. Experience working with individuals living with dementia. Experience working with veterans Conditions of Employment:. A pre-employment full 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, convictions 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 Pre-employment Physical/Tests: TB Test Required. Must possess and maintain a current valid Colorado Driver's License. Travel may be required for educational workshops and onsite assessments Shift Work: Must be able to work all shifts to meet facility needs when necessary. This position is considered "essential service" and you will be required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare Must possess a valid Registered Nurse License (RN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact in good standing. Qualification cannot be obtained during the probationary/trial service period. A Colorado RN license is necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. A Colorado RN license may only be obtained from an accredited program that requires schooling for longer than 1 year. One year of MDS experience is required. Requires current and active MDS 3.0 advanced training and certification Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination, or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 acknowledgment of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact Annette.Torrez@State.co.us Sign-On Incentive: Upon approval, a sign-on incentive based on position, ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 (prorated if a part-time position), will be given in three payments: within two pay cycles of when the new employee starts at CDHS, 180-day anniversary and 270-day anniversary with CDHS. These incentives will be available to the first 1,000 new employees in select high-need positions. About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado 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. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:. Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans. Medical and dental health plans. Employer supplemented Health Savings Account. Paid life insurance. Short- and long-term disability coverage. 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave. BenefitHub state employee discount program. Employee Wellness program. Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more. Remote work arrangements for eligible positions. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans. 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. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ Toll Free Applicant Technical Support