CDOC Registered Nurse

Department Information Waiver is in place for the Registered Nurse license requirement: Employment is contingent upon valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) within six (6) weeks of hire date. 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 3.17% through June 2024, plus up to 10% for the following year. 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; Medical and Dental Health Plans; Paid life insurance; Short and long-term disability coverage; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time; Employee wellness programs; Tuition Reimbursement; Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs; Training opportunities and more. Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at or . Description of Job Current vacancies: Buena Vista, Canon City, Crowley, Limon, Pueblo, Sterling, and Denver; 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). This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated inmate in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency interventions. Nurse I's are responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Documents in a accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records; Provides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines; Transcribes medical orders and reports at change of shifts; Preserves confidentiality; Provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control measures, provides crises intervention, interviews and triages inmates and performs patient and staff instruction; Assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures; Ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies; May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons; Delivering PO, IM, IV, SQ, SL medications to inmates in medication lines, infirmaries, specialized cell houses, and PRN; Observes and reports the physical and emotional condition of inmates including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during triage, sick line and emergency situations; Performs physical and emotional assessments of inmates during triage, sick-line and emergency situations, employing basic nursing and assessment skills and protocol; 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; Operates a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unit; Knowledgeable about all Life Safety policies and procedures applicable to the assigned work unit; Informs supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing process; Attends training programs as assigned, including 2-day self-defense to ensure self protection skills; This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights License: 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) Waiver is in place for the license requirement: Employment is contingent upon valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) within six (6) weeks of hire date. Required Competencies: Ability to effectively treat inmate patients on a daily basis in a variety of settings; Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards; Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmatess and/or medical situations; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Excellent discernment and decision making skills; Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details; Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full time basis; Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Preferred Qualifications: Correctional Nursing experience; Charge Nurse and/or supervisory experience; Acute Care or Long Term Nursing experience. Applications will be considered from non-residents of Colorado, however applicants must still meet the minimum qualifications as stated above. To begin your Colorado licensure process, please refer to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Professions and Occupations at You may also contact the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) at or . IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process. Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying 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. 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. 9. 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 . click apply for full job details