What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE I - Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle position at Colorado Department of Human Services?
Department Information
This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of (4%) from July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2026.
CO State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
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Description of Job
The purpose of this work unit is to honor and respect those living and working in our home through companionship, empowerment and individualized care while providing a comfortable and safe place.
Primary Job Duties:
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, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Performs both admission and daily assessments during clinical stay, identifying critical stay, identifying critical incidents, emergencies, acute illnesses and behavior changes.
- Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions, treatment care plan and physician referrals.
- Documents current, accurate and pertinent information regarding care and treatment provided to individual residents.
- Indicates specific change in status, medications and physicians 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 of hospital (if not taken by ambulance).
- 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 assure 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.
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Performs prescribed, specialized treatments and ensures safe and accurate medication
administration. - Responsible for IV administration & venipuncture according to physician order, State, Federal and VA regulations.
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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. - Serves as a resource to subordinate staff to assure timely and proper care of residents.
- Trains subordinate staff and assures competencies are completed and submitted.
- Provides input to management on the direct care performance, documentation, attendance and interpersonal skills of subordinates for the purpose of evaluation.
- Evaluates daily workload and prioritizes assignments with available staff. Delegates duties to provide the most effective coverage to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Maintain updated skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to the position through continuing education, clinical supervisory literature review, and participating in discipline and team development.
- On-call may be necessary on special occasions.
- Provides 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)
No Substitutions
- Current and Active RN License renewal required.
- Must be willing to submit to a full background check
- This position requires travel to conferences and industry specific trainings/meetings.
- Must possess a drivers' license
- Must be willing to test for Tuberculosis (TB) test
- This position has shift work: day, evening and night shifts to include holiday and weekend as needed.
- This position requires on-call rotation as defined in the facility protocol.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.Conditions of Employment:
- Full Background: CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
- Must pass a TB test for employment
- This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
- Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.
- Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
- Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
- Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
- Disclose that information on the application.
- Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
- Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
- Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
- Relevant years of state service experience.
If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental QuestionsAnswer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).
Appeal Rights- You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
- You can find the official appeal form here (Download PDF reader).
- You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
- By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
- Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.
- At (303) 866-3300, or
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact melissa.hamilton@state.co.us
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan 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
- State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
- 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.
- We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
- 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.
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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