RN IV Manager (Mid-Level Provider) - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN IV Manager supervises nursing staff assigned to a specific patient care unit, directly or through subordinate supervisors. The role applies nursing theories, concepts, and standards to complex clinical situations, unit or patient-population needs, emergencies, and program development. In coordination with other discipline managers, the Nurse Manager attends hospital morning rounds and reports on issues affecting unit nursing care, including admissions and transfers, discharge barriers, treatment and behavior plans, grievances, seclusions and restraints, staffing and coverage, assaults, census and observation levels, elevated patient risks, elopements, medical issues, medication variances, pain assessments, admission barriers, and critical incidents. The position promotes optimal patient care through observation of clinical practice and review of patient records, care plans, and treatment-planning meetings. It consults with the team and nursing department to establish standard care protocols; supervises nursing staff; and monitors performance through supervisory meetings, plans, evaluations, and appropriate corrective or disciplinary recommendations. The manager interviews, selects, and hires nursing personnel under agency guidelines and orients and trains new staff to apply theory and skills in individualized plans for the patient population. The position is based at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan, an inpatient hospital serving adults with complex and persistent mental illness. The hospital provides civil and forensic treatment, including medical, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation, and trauma-informed care services. The work environment may involve difficult interactions with patients, locked units, fast-paced and dynamic team settings, immediate critical decisions, and significant accountability for patient care. Employees are expected to maintain current skills and competencies through continuing education, clinical supervision, literature review, and participation in discipline and team development. This position is on-site only and is open to current Colorado residents. Multiple vacancies may be filled across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts; night and weekend shift differentials are offered where applicable.

Requirements

Current, valid Registered Nurse licensure from the Colorado Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Four years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Appropriate education may substitute for up to two years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Must be a Colorado resident when applying and remain a Colorado resident throughout employment.
A valid, unrestricted Colorado driver’s license or unrestricted U.S. driver’s license is required for positions within 30 miles of the Colorado state border; out-of-state license holders must obtain a valid, unrestricted Colorado license within 30 days of starting employment.
Must complete the required background and reference checks.
If driving a state-owned vehicle, a motor vehicle check is required.
Ability to communicate courteously and cooperatively with internal and external clients and customers and provide quality service.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
Ability to foster commitment and team spirit, listen and respond appropriately, manage emotions under stress, resolve conflict, problem-solve, execute decisions, and demonstrate integrity and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
One or more years of experience as a nurse manager on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Experience scheduling staff for a 24/7 inpatient unit.
Previous acute inpatient psychiatric hospital experience.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and current medications.
Knowledge of Psychiatric Recovery and Trauma-Informed Care principles and practices.
Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing staff assigned to a patient care unit, directly or through subordinate supervisors.
Apply nursing concepts, theories, and standards to complex clinical situations, emergencies, and team program development.
Observe clinical practice and review patient records, care plans, and treatment-planning meetings to support optimal patient care.
Coordinate with the care team and nursing department to establish standard patient care protocols.
Attend hospital morning rounds with other discipline managers and report on issues affecting nursing care, including admissions, transfers, discharge barriers, treatment plans, grievances, seclusions and restraints, staffing, patient safety incidents, census, observation levels, medical concerns, medication variances, and critical incidents.
Establish and monitor nursing staff performance criteria through supervisory meetings, performance plans, and evaluations.
Recommend or take appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Interview, select, and hire nursing personnel in accordance with agency guidelines.
Orient and train new nursing staff to develop individualized plans for the specific patient population.
Maintain current professional skills, knowledge, abilities, and competencies through continuing education, clinical supervision, literature review, and participation in discipline and team development.

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.
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Shift differentials for nights and weekends, between 14% and 20% above base pay.