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State of Colorado Youth Corrections Medical Operations Coordinator (Nurse V) - $7,000 Sign on Incentive! in Denver Metro, Colorado
Youth Corrections Medical Operations Coordinator (Nurse V) - $7,000 Sign on Incentive!
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Youth Corrections Medical Operations Coordinator (Nurse V) - $7,000 Sign on Incentive!
Salary
$105,384.00 - $147,540.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IKA 02221 04/17/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OCYF (Office of Children, Youth & Families)
Opening Date
04/17/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4255 S. Knox Ct. Denver, Colorado 80236
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Isaac.Phelps@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Benefits
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Department Information
$7,000 Sign On Incentive*
This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 8% from July 1st 2023 - June 30th 2024.
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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 numerous 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 which includes but is not limited to parole supervision through case management to ensure community safety.
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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Description of Job
About this Work Unit:
The Behavioral Health & Medical Services work unit exists to ensure that appropriate and comprehensive assessment, medical, dental, mental health, substance use and sex offense specific services are provided to Division of Youth Services’ (DYS) detained and committed youth. The unit ensures the health needs of youth involved in DYS are provided.
Purpose of this Position:
The purpose of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operations associated with the statewide delivery of medical services. This position exists to provide health care expertise as the DYC senior authority in the delivery of health care services to youth in the custody of the Division of Youth Corrections by developing, implementing, and/or continuously improving specialized health care delivery and/or programs, which include contract management, budget management, staffing patterns and assignments, training and quality assurance review. This position collaborates closely with the Mental Health Services Coordinator, Substance Use Services Coordinator, Sex Offense Specific and Assessment Services Coordinator, and the OCYF Medical Oversight Team to assist the Director of Behavioral Health & Medical Services in developing effective integrated intervention and service delivery models.
This position provides supervision to all direct care lead providers regarding preventative health care, medical intervention and treatment services including program development, treatment philosophy and protocols, and technical assistance to all providers. This includes performing medical oversight/audits if needed, overseeing all medical contracts (including 3rd party administrator contracts), ensuring program staffing, and budget oversight of facility medical units. Provides support supervision on PMP's for facility medical leads, and reviews and rewrites medical policy and procedures as needed.
Specific Duties Include but are not limited to:
Facility Medical Clinic Oversight/Compliance: Devise, implement, evaluate, monitor, and/or revise specialized medical treatment projects, and program areas, including but not limited, to protocols, diagnostic equipment, medication formulary, quality assurance program, and hospitalization utilization review. This position works collaboratively with Agency Administrators/Assistant Administrators to staff, monitor, and problem solve medical clinic issues. This position oversees staffing and workload standards for the medical providers within DYS. Provides leadership development and training to medical staff. Reviews medical record documentation and develops upgrades or changes to improve the medical components of the electronic health record. Coordinates and manages for after-hours medical coverage. Maintains recruitment and retention program for DYS medical staff. Assures the facility medical clinic staff are working within their scope of practice. Facilitates statewide medical meetings and medical clinic lead meetings. Analyzes staff management of medical / mental health problems during nurse's off duty hours.
Medical Policy Implementation Oversight: Diagnose medical problems including emergency medical situations by performing physical exams, ordering appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests, interpreting results, formulating treatment plans using established protocol, and documenting thoroughly. Maximizing patient education in the treatment plan to promote health in wellness including education. Use established protocol for prescribing medication and treatment for diagnosed illness. Consult with Medical Director/Physician regarding variance from established protocol or when protocols are unavailable. Consulting and notify them of necessary referrals to other physicians and specialists for medical, dental and specialty problems beyond the scope of the agency clinic. Prepare and administer medication without error. Initiating and monitoring effectiveness of plans and adjusting them as indicating. Consult with Supervisor/DYS Physician if any questionable or complex diagnosis of treatment issues exist. Communicates information to the appropriate DYS personnel.
Supervision: Provide direct support supervision of facility medical leads, and direct
supervision of the DYS Dental Authority, including signature authority for performance evaluations,
progressive discipline, and initiating hiring processes. As a 2nd level supervisor, contributes to the
evaluation of medical and clinical performance of all DYS medical staff as needed, and contract medical
staff. Provides consultation and/or negotiation with facility or program-based medical staff and
Administrators throughout DYS for the purpose of meeting established programmatic goals and
objectives. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure:
- 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
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
AND Five (5) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, one of which must have been at the level of a unit supervisor or equivalent.
Substitutions:
There is no substitution for the required license.
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on ayear-for-year basis.
**Note, nothing in these Minimum Qualifications alleviates the criteria to transfer licensing or any requirements by the respective board under the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority
Experience in Adolescent Health Care
Experience in the administration of nursing services
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Must pass a full criminal background check which includes, CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),
Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). 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.
Shift Work : 24/7 facility, may require evenings and weekend coverage.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License.
Travel to meetings, trainings, and offices/facilities throughout CDHS may be required.
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s 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.
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.
Supplemental Information
Link to:How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
Link to:The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contactIsaac.Phelps@state.co.us
Sign-on incentives: 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 .
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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 (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Please list your Valid Colorado Advanced Practice license number as a Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant (PA).
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Please describe your experience as a Nurse Manager and how you have been responsible for implementing changes in medical practices within an agency or a large system.
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Give examples of projects you have managed and how you have ensured accuracy of implementation efforts in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and deadlines.
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Discuss how you would come into an already established medical team and work to develop positive working relationships while also often increasing the administrative workload of the medical clinics when changes are implemented.
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What is your philosophy and method of change management as a leader?
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Describe how you lead groups of individuals with varied interests and perspectives.
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How many years of experience do you have in adolescent health care?
2 or more years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than one year of experience
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How years of experience do you have working in a secured facility?
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How many years of experience do you have as Nurse Manager, or Clinical Supervisor?
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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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