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Colorado Department Of Corrections Nurse Supervisor in Sterling, Colorado
CDOC Nurse Supervisor (Sterling, CO)
$25,000 Hiring Incentives for Clinical Professionals for full time positions
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado for Sterling and Trinidad.
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. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits. Medical and Dental; Paid life insurance; Short and long-term disability coverage; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time; Employee wellness programs; Tuition Reimbursement; Training opportunities and more.
WAGES: $8204.00 - $11487.00 per month
Description of Job: The Nurse III (Nurse Supervisor) position supervises, guides, and directs professional skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency assessment and interventions as indicated. This position may be a unit supervisor responsible for a smaller clinic, a shift within a larger complex facility, or a supervisor in a specialized clinical treatment unit. This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays, and to perform nurse on-call or call-back duties. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Documents both handwritten or electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records. Delivers patient education to include demonstrating and explaining self-care techniques, anticipating possible complications of treatments, informing about desired and undesirable side effects of medication and treatments, and listening to offender concerns. Delivers patient care in a clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting individualized to offenders' diagnoses and needs. Performs routine and emergency physical and emotional assessments of inmates during triage, sickline, and emergency situations using basic nursing skills, physical assessment skills, and nursing protocols. 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. Responsible for payroll, scheduling, and Performance Management Plans (PMP); accountable for completion of shift responsibilities for 8-16 hours per day; point person for daily operations and decisions in a work setting; assigns nursing staff, coordinates staff orientation, and rearranges and reorganizes unit routines, assists in hiring, participates in promotional examinations and disciplinary recommendations. Recommends, implements, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures; functions as an on-call supervisor and as such arranges for coverage and approve overtime.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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).
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Applicant must have three (3) years of full-time experience providing patient care as a Registered Nurse. Work experience less than full time will be prorated.
Substitutions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience. A copy of your official transcripts must be attached to utilize this substitution. A master's degree or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for two years of the required experience. A copy of your official transcripts must be attached to utilize this substitution.
Required Competencies: Ability to effectively supervise staff; Ability to effectively treat offender patients; Maintain required licensure/credentials; Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues; Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.