CDOC Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy Treatment - Acute Care
Company: Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
CDOC Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy TreatmentThis posting is
only open to Colorado residents. - an exemption contingent upon
residency waiver
Department Information
Governor Polis announced on May 4, 2023 that this classification
(if working within a 24/7 facility) is eligible for non-base
building temporary pay of 3.17% through June 2024, plus up to 10%
for the following year.
Employees assigned to Buena Vista Correctional Facility, Denver
Correctional Facility, Limon Correctional Facility and Sterling
Correctional Facility are currently eligible for a $1,000 per month
housing premium. The housing premium is scheduled to continue
through 2023 or until all allocated funds are expended.
Position is located in Denver, Colorado.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this
location.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is "To
protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable
and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral
changes and become law abiding, productive citizens"
Our vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow"
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build
greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the
dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive
to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer
service is a key component for every position in state government
as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of
services in making state government more effective and
efficient.
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;
* Medical and Dental health plans;
* Paid life insurance;
* Short and long-term disability coverage;
* 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
* Employee wellness programs;
* Tuition Reimbursement;
* Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs;
* Training opportunities and more.
Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this
announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and
non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the
minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement.
For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to
Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-226-4434.
Description of Job
This Nurse I position provides professional skilled nursing/patient
care for the incarcerated inmates with the Colorado Department of
Corrections at the Denver Complex. In addition to working in one or
more of the following settings: outpatient clinic, infirmary or
specialized cell house setting; providing acute care, chronic
support and emergency assessment and intervention as indicated,
position administers chemotherapy as directed by a physician.
Nurse I's are responsible for, but not limited to, the
following:
* Documents in a accurate and timely manner to provide
comprehensive inmate medical records;
* Delivers chemotherapy through intravenous methods as directed by
physician;
* Provides standardized patient education within established
nursing guidelines;
* Transcribes medical orders and reports at change of shifts;
* Preserves confidentiality;
* Provides physical care and treatments, administers medications,
collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control
measures, provides crises intervention, interviews and triages
inmates and performs patient and staff instruction;
* Assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
with minor medical and surgical procedures;
* Ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies;
* May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an
inmate primarily for medical reasons;
* Delivering PO, IM, IV, SQ, SL medications to inmates in
medication lines, infirmaries, specialized cell houses, and
PRN;
* Observes and reports the physical and emotional condition of
inmates including the effectiveness of medications and treatments
during triage, sick line and emergency situations;
* Performs physical and emotional assessments of inmates during
triage, sick-line and emergency situations, employing basic nursing
and assessment skills and protocol;
* 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;
* Operates a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of
equipment available in the assigned work unit;
* Knowledgeable about all Life Safety policies and procedures
applicable to the assigned work unit;
* Informs supervisor of any violations of security or safety
through the report writing process;
* Attends training programs as assigned, including 2-day
self-defense to ensure self protection skills;
* This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and
holidays
You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your
records
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &
Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications;
License: 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).
Special Qualifications: Two years specialization in chemotherapy
administration or an ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card
Required Competencies:
* Ability to effectively treat inmate patients on a daily basis in
a variety of settings;
* Ability to administer chemotherapy safely and skillfully;
* Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards;
* Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates
and/or medical situations;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
* Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
* Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both
verbally and in writing;
* Excellent discernment and decision making skills;
* Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details;
* Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full time basis;
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience working in the Colorado State Correctional
Environment;
2. Possess an ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card issued by the Oncology
Nursing Society;
3. Experience/knowledge in chemotherapy treatment;
4. Charge Nurse and/or supervisory experience;
5. Acute Care, Long Term or Correctional Nursing experience.
Applications will be considered from non-residents of Colorado,
however applicants must still meet the minimum qualifications as
stated above. To begin your Colorado licensure process, please
refer to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division
of Professions and Occupations at
http://www.dora.state.co.us/registrations/contact.htm. You may also
contact the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) at
(303) 894-7800 or (800) 886-7675.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to
determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants
that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis
process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are
hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may
include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills
Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it
may include a review of your application material and your
responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert
(SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an
eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final
consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is
complete and specifically addresses your qualifications,
experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description
of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and
Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume"
statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience"
section of the application. Failure to include adequate information
or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your
application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank
or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation
regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your
application.
In order to process a background investigation, your application
must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work
experience unless experience related to the job for which you are
applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this
information could result in delays and/or elimination from the
background investigation process.
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a
successful medical screening by a healthcare professional,
certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions
of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and
its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part
from the testing and the use of this information in connection with
CDOC's consideration of application for employment
* Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and
reporting for COVID-19.
* Must be 21 years of age;
* Possess a valid driver's license;
* Possess a high school diploma or GED;
* Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5
U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall
not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender
who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and
sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42
U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to
engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force,
overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did
not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly
or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity
described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any
incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire
anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
* Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States
to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an
Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly
hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor
non-residents of the United States.
* Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of
Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading
comprehension, relevant competency assessments and
written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
* Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive
Tactics;
* Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
* Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take
down;
* Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
* Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body
from strikes/blows;
* Swing a baton in a striking technique;
* Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot
or using a defensive tactic;
* Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple
repetitions;
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and
will be exposed while on assignment;Must be able to see and hear in
order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in
safety and securitySeize, hold, control or subdue violent or
assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent
injury;Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the
ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;Work in situations
involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person
and/or restraint situations;Deal with individuals with a range of
moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial,
personable manner;Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse
racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed
inmates;Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people
to convey or exchange information, assignments;Work in an
environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold)
which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or
concrete floor/wall work settings;Willing and able to
travel;Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons,
graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;TB
(tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon
hire.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be
the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of
Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.
The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs
and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in
their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the
influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will
be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully
pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.
Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified
employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care
professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding
marijuana use.
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
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate
email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email,
please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application
and typed the correct email address on the application.
Include a working email address on your application; one that is
checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via
email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado
Department of Corrections employee or from this email address
info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that
your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail
and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon
after the closing date or if you have questions about this job
announcement, please contact Brenda Valdez at
brenda.valdez@state.co.us .
SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS,
ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO
SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and
inclusion drive 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.
Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations
Specialist, Ana Andersen at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or
call 719-226-4401.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO
FREE.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
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