CDOC Nurse Supervisor - Denver

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse III (Nurse Supervisor) supervises, guides, and directs professional skilled nursing care for incarcerated offenders in an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell-house setting. Care includes acute care, chronic support, and emergency assessment and intervention. The position may supervise a smaller clinic, a shift within a larger complex facility, or a specialized clinical treatment unit. The supervisor is responsible for day-to-day operations and nursing staff coordination, and may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays, as well as perform on-call or call-back duties.

Requirements

• Current, valid Registered Nurse license from the Colorado Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Three years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the assigned work; qualifying nursing education may substitute for part of this experience.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff and treat offender patients.
• Maintain required licensure and credentials.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including fluent English communication.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content using plain-language guidelines.
• Self-control and the ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations while remaining alert, emotionally stable, mentally resilient, and observant.
• Ability to tolerate stress, confinement, and high-stakes interactions, and to read and comprehend English.
• Colorado residency at the time of application.
• At least 21 years of age, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; H-1B sponsorship is unavailable.
• No felony convictions and eligibility under the stated CDOC restrictions concerning sexual abuse and related conduct.
• Successful completion of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including required assessments and defensive-tactics examinations.
• Physical ability to complete defensive-tactics training and duties, including physical control or restraint of people, defensive movements, and required lifting, mobility, and agility tasks.
• Ability to see and hear to observe and respond to safety and security concerns.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and behaviors, including mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Ability to work in fluctuating noise and temperatures, potentially outdoors in inclement weather and in concrete-floor or wall settings.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work various shifts, including days, afternoons, graveyards, and rotating schedules.
• Successful medical screening, tuberculosis screening, background investigation, and drug testing; employees are also subject to random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of nursing supervisory experience, including the ability to affect subordinate employees’ pay, status, and tenure.
• Registered Nurse experience in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Document care accurately and promptly, by hand or electronically, to maintain comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Provide patient education, including demonstrating self-care techniques, explaining potential complications and medication or treatment effects, and listening to offender concerns.
• Deliver individualized patient care in a clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell-house setting based on offenders’ diagnoses and needs.
• Conduct routine and emergency physical and emotional assessments during triage, sickline, and emergency situations using nursing skills, assessment skills, and protocols.
• Promote safety and security in the clinical environment through observation and control of sensitive items and contraband, including counts of syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and keys.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, and Performance Management Plans, and ensure shift responsibilities are completed.
• Direct daily operations and decisions, assign nursing staff, coordinate staff orientation, and reorganize unit routines as needed.
• Assist with hiring, participate in promotional examinations, and make disciplinary recommendations.
• Recommend, implement, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Serve as an on-call supervisor, arrange coverage, and approve overtime.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
• PERA defined benefit or defined contribution retirement plans, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED