PT (Nurse III) - Veterans Community Living Center Fitzsimons - Aurora, CO

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The House Supervisor provides supervision and direction to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs on assigned shifts to support quality patient care in accordance with nursing, division, and facility-wide standards. When acting as the on-call facility charge nurse, the position has ultimate responsibility for maintaining safe and adequate nursing coverage across one or more residential neighborhoods. The role is based at the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, a 180-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and secure memory care for Colorado veterans. The position requires working at the assigned work location during scheduled work times. It is a part-time evening rotating-shift role; shifts may vary with business needs, and work arrangements may change. As a Nurse III, the position directs, mentors, and evaluates nursing staff; oversees and delivers direct care; and ensures continuous care and adherence to nursing standards. The supervisor responds to emergencies, maintains regulatory and facility compliance, coordinates clinical communication across disciplines and shifts, and supports accurate documentation and quality improvement. The role also advocates for residents, communicates changes in their condition to physicians and families, and maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and professional participation. Applicants must be Colorado residents when applying and remain residents throughout employment. Employment is contingent on required background checks and completion of a TB test and any facility-required vaccinations. Weekend, holiday, evening, night, and day shift work may be required.

Requirements

Current, valid RN license from the Colorado Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), maintained in good standing.
Current BLS or CPR card.
Three years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the assigned work; appropriate education may substitute for up to two years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout employment.
Successful completion of required background checks, a TB test, and any vaccinations required by the facility.
Ability to work at the assigned location during scheduled work times and to work shifts that may include weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and days.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of long-term care experience.
Prior dementia training.
Experience with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and working with veterans.
Relevant years of State service experience.
Knowledge and understanding of the Elder Justice Act.
Knowledge and understanding of medication rights.
Knowledge and understanding of diabetic protocols.
Experience with electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct RNs, LPNs, and CNAs on assigned shifts to support quality patient care.
When serving as on-call facility charge nurse, maintain safe and adequate nursing coverage for all or multiple residential neighborhoods.
Direct, mentor, and evaluate at least three nursing staff members; delegate duties, resolve conflicts, and participate in hiring.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and administer medications and treatments.
Maintain accountability for the assigned facility neighborhood and ensure continuous care consistent with current nursing practice standards.
Lead responses to medical and psychiatric emergencies, accidents, and facility disasters, and file required incident reports.
Enforce compliance with state and federal regulations, including CDPHE and VA standards, internal policies, and accreditation requirements.
Coordinate communication with physicians, dietary staff, operations, and other members of the multidisciplinary team; serve as the clinical liaison between shifts and management.
Maintain medical records and clinical tracking systems, transcribe physician orders, and ensure daily and weekly staff charting compliance.
Monitor shift-level quality metrics, report to the Performance Improvement Committee, and select and advocate for residents at weekly Utilization Review meetings.
Communicate changes in residents’ physical or mental status to physicians and families, obtain necessary orders, and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain personal and team clinical competencies through continuing education, literature reviews, clinical supervision, and professional staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.
Work-life programs, including flexible schedules and training.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.