Registered Nurse jobs at State of Colorado

This position 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 This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of (4%) from July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2026. About Grand Junction Regional Center: Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is a collection of group homes that serves adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who need additional support to stabilize and return to community residential settings. GJRC's focus is on improving outcomes for individuals with IDD as well as promoting community integration. GJRC has a total of 10 homes nestled throughout established neighborhoods of Grand Valley. These homes feature warm, comfortable living spaces and private, fenced backyards with recreation equipment. The Nurse II provides comprehensive nursing care, clinical assessment, and health coordination for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by the Grand Junction Regional Center. This role ensures each person's health and safety through individualized care planning, treatment, documentation, and clinical guidance to direct care staff. Additionally, as a Nurse II you can expect to: * Assess individuals' health status, gather information from staff, and develop individualized nursing care plans. * Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. * Design and update long-term and short-term nursing plans for paraprofessionals to implement. * Provide timely education, coaching, and direction to Licensed Psychiatric Technicians and other direct care staff. * Respond to acute illness, trauma, and medical emergencies using nursing judgment and approved interventions. * Prioritize and direct immediate responses to serious medical conditions, including when to initiate 911 or hospital transfer. * Complete and review medical documentation to meet state and federal regulatory requirements. * Investigate incidents or injuries, identify contributing factors, and propose corrective nursing interventions. * Oversee clinical practices such as medication administration, treatment procedures, documentation accuracy, and compliance checks. * Provide ongoing clinical instruction, in-service training, and support to improve staff competency. * Coordinate continuity of care through communication logs, follow-up plans, email updates, and interdisciplinary collaboration. * Communicate medical or behavioral changes to appropriate team members and ensure physician orders are routed to the correct departments. * Maintain licensure, CPR certification, and required competencies while participating in ongoing professional development. * Use electronic medical record systems, email, and agency technology to document, track, and communicate health information. * Travel to multiple residential and program sites to provide nursing services and support. * Perform additional duties as assigned to support high-quality healthcare across the agency. This position is 100% In-Person: You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Hours depend on the agency/community events and work needs. This position will work four shifts per week, 10 hours in duration. Specific schedule to be determined upon hire. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. 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). Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position Substitutions Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis Special Qualifications Required to have a current Registered Nursing license and be in good standing with the Colorado State Board of Nursing Conditions of Employment: * Full background check: CDHS employees (all direct contact with vulnerable persons): 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) and reference check required * 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 ongoing 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 a 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. * Shift work: Nursing provides 24/7 care, 365 days per year. This position may be assigned to cover any shift. * Position is required to use a state vehicle to transport residents. * TB test is required, requires Influenza and other vaccines as required by state and facility; must be 18 years or older. * Travel: Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a state vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize a personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. * Pre-employment Physical/Tests - Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects * Nurses: New Compact Rule * Starting Jan. 2, 2024, if you have a multistate license and change your primary state of residence to another state within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), you must apply for a license in that state within 60 days. * If this latter step is not completed within the allotted time frame, your previous license may expire. This puts you at risk of practicing without a license. As an example, if you are a registered nurse with a multistate license from Arizona practicing in Colorado and you move to Colorado, you have 60 days to apply to Colorado's Board of Nursing for a new multistate license. These changes were part of the final rules passed by the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators at its annual conference in August. The eNLC allows for mobility and creates a more robust workforce by allowing nurses to practice in Colorado with licenses from other compact states. New Compact Rule Link: ************************************* * 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. CDHS Selection Process Explanation 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. 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. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test. Your Work Experience/Job Duties 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 Questions Answer 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. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), 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 ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. * How to apply to the State of Colorado (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available) * The Assessment Process * For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************* 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. Our Values * 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. ADA Accommodations 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_***************. EEO Statement 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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