What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE III - Rifle Veteran's Community Living Center position at Colorado Department of Human Services?
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This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of (4%) from July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2026.
Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services
CO State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle
The Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle is located on Colorado's western slope in the scenic Colorado River valley. Rifle offers a mild climate, with plenty of clean mountain air and beautiful blue skies. Amidst this setting, the State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle provides 89 beds of skilled nursing care, including a 18-bed Special Care Unit for residents with Alzheimer's Disease or related conditions. Serving veterans, their spouse and eligible "Gold Star" parents, we are committed to caring for the whole person by addressing the personal and social needs of each resident, as well as their physical and medical requirements. All staff members of Rifle are committed to providing a life of qualify and dignity for every resident. At the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle, our staff is known for showing love and compassion to our residents. Giving residents a hug, holding their hand or sitting next to them on them on the arm of a chair are just a few of the ways we give care that comes from the heart.
Description of Job
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Day or Evening shifts available
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home at Rifle is a 89-bed, long-term care facility serving the nation’s veterans. It provides skilled nursing services 24/7 and maintains quality of life, safety, and effective care for a diverse and complex population of men and women with varied medical and psychosocial issues.
This House Supervisor position exists to provide 24-hour accountability for management and oversee the delivery of nursing services on a day-to-day basis. This position will assist in the coordination of care for residents who have acute/chronic health problems, physical and/or mental limitations and are unable to live independently or at a more independent level of care. This position participates in facility-wide oversight as designated by the Director of Nursing Services/designee.
Supervise and Resource Team
Supervise and direct subordinate staff in their delivery and directing of patient care. Examples: define job expectations, provide feedback in individual and group supervision, assess individual learning needs and provide staff training, resolve staff conflicts, act as a resource, refer staff to appropriate programs, prioritize and delegate job duties according to patient needs and staff qualifications, participate in job interviews, maintain compliance with standards of nursing practice, develop performance plans and complete appraisals (PMP), referrals for personnel actions. Maintain compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmental Services (CDPHE) and US Department of Veteran’s Affairs regulations.
General Management Collaboration
Command Crisis
Assumes leadership in crisis situations. Examples include: respond immediately to all psychiatric and medical emergencies, i.e., Code Red, accidents, injuries, fires and all other disasters; notify appropriate personnel of incidents, injuries; file appropriate reports in compliance with regulations, etc
Quality Assurance
Includes 24-hour accountability for delivery of nursing care for each neighborhood. Takes on-call rotation as defined in the facility protocol. Monitor quality improvement at shift and neighborhood level by: taking responsibility for the delivery of patient care according to nursing, nursing home and accreditation standards, compliance with charting by nursing staff (daily and weekly), keep staff informed of changes in nursing home and division policies. Quality improvement reports provided to the Performance Improvement Committee as assigned
Direct Nursing Care
Act as a Charge/Floor Nurse and assume all the duties of that role, including being on the on-call rotation, the treatment and care of a neighborhood unit and directing employees. Responsibility includes addressing attendance and performance/behavior issues and reporting the incident to their designated supervisor.
Continuing Education
Maintain updated skills, knowledge, abilities and competencies necessary to the position through continuing education, clinical supervision, literature review and participating in discipline and team development. Performs other related duties as assigned
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state
participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), in good standing.
AND
Three (3) years of professional experience as a registered nurse experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Substitutions
Appropriate education will substitute for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions of Employment:
- 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.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
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.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
- Relevant years of state service experience.
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
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 may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.
- 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.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:
- At (303) 866-3300, or
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
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
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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 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.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.
EEO StatementThe 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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