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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 of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense."
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.
We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys
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This position delivers health care to detained or committed high risk adolescents in a locked, secure setting in accordance with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) standards and other nationally recognized standards. This position provides primary care with responsibility for a continuum of care from the initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical, psychiatric, and dental maintenance. Clinic hours for this position are day/afternoon/evening depending on the shift offered. We have multiple openings.
Specific Job Duties:
Clinical Duties: Ensures the provision of patient care is within standards established by the State Nurse Practice Act and the Division of Youth Services medical policies, procedures, and protocols. Provides initial nursing assessments and triage of requests for health care submitted by youth. Works in collaboration with medical providers to obtain laboratory and other diagnostic procedures. Administers nursing care and provides the youth education for routine, urgent and emergent medical situations within scope of practice. Makes decisions regarding infectious/communicable diseases, recommends referrals for specialty interventions for identified conditions and recommends supervisory review of complex medical and mental health issues in collaboration with providers and behavioral health specialists. Addresses and communicates confidential information regarding medical, dental, psychiatric, and mental health care to non-medical personnel with appropriate information to maintain the resident in a safe and healthy environment in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Documents all care in the electronic health record.
Mental Health: Evaluates resident's mental status/mental health condition through interview, health screen, health appraisal and observation. Provides basic mental health intervention and refers to psychiatrist or mental health resource for further evaluation, intervention or transfer to a mental health institution in collaboration with behavioral health services staff. Conducts mental health referrals as necessary by coordinating with outside agencies/courts for appointments or furloughs. Actively involves parents and legal guardians in the care and treatment of the mental health of their youth.
Medications: Follows national standards of care for safe medication administration within the state Nurse Practice Act and the Division of Youth Services policies, procedures and protocols. Transcribes, orders, prepares, and administers medications without error per prescribed provider's orders. Documents, updates Medication Administration Record (MAR) by entering information into electronic health records. Monitors MARs for errors and reports errors to medical clinic supervisor and facility administration. Provides necessary education or training to staff on medications as needed. Checks in medications and packages medication for youth leaving the facility. Maintains clinic environment by ordering and maintaining stock supplies and equipment for the clinic and medical supplies throughout the facility. Coordinates with outside agencies/courts for medications, as needed.
Health Education: Assesses and identifies the knowledge deficits regarding general health and hygiene topics presented by youth in routine and formal encounters. Provides individual and group education regarding health promotion, disease and injury prevention to youth and staff on an ongoing basis. Provides ongoing education regarding medication administration, infection prevention and other health related topics specific to staff.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Minimum Qualifications:Current, valid or licensure as a Registered Nurse from any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). This license must be/or have been when active in good standing.
Substitutions
There are no substitutions for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly Desirable Competencies:
Knowledge of current medications, administration, their actions and use.
Ability to work in collaborative relationships with other professionals to achieve interdisciplinary goals set for the client.
Ability to assess and coordinate community health care services to meet the needs of clients and their families.
Ability to collect, record, and interpret data concisely and accurately.
Ability to self-regulate emotions when provoked or when working under conditions of stress
Conditions of Employment:
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 acknowledgement 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.
*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.
Full Time
$85k-106k (estimate)
05/14/2023
05/26/2024
FORT COLLINS, CO
>50,000
2019
DENISE SELDERS
$10B - $50B