RN (Nurse II) - Homelake Veterans Community Living Center - Monte Vista, CO

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. The Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake is a State-owned and operated skilled nursing facility and domiciliary dedicated to serving those who have served us. We strive to provide excellent customer service and to respect and honor resident choices regarding bathing, rising, bedtimes, and other personal decisions. Our philosophy is to provide residents a home where life and love abound. The purpose of this position is to provide nursing oversight, administrative oversight, and lead work over nursing personnel of three or more FTEs on a continuous basis, as well as clinical supervision of all nursing staff during a specific shift. Provide direction to all direct care nursing staff on assigned shift(s). Serve as a resource and mentor to all nursing staff on assigned shift. Promote and maintain nursing staff efficiency. This job provides professional medical care to people living in the facility. This includes checking residents' health and giving them specialized nursing care that follows professional standards, laws, regulations, and the facility's policies and procedures. The nurse provides regular and special nursing care, such as medication and treatments, and documents the care provided in the residents' electronic medical records (EHR).

Requirements

• Required to possess a current BLS or CPR card and maintain a Colorado RN license in good standing
• 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
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License
• Must be willing to obtain vaccinations, as required by the State and facility
• State of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment

Nice To Haves

• Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission and daily assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor for critical health changes and promptly notify physicians.
• Safely administer routine and specialized interventions (including IV therapy, venipuncture, and enteral nutrition) while monitoring for medication effectiveness and interactions.
• Direct, delegate, and prioritize daily assignments for nursing staff (RN, LPN, CNA) based on facility workload and resident needs.
• Orient new employees, provide regular coaching and performance feedback, and ensure required staff competencies are completed and evaluated.
• Maintain accurate, timely resident records in the EHR, including comprehensive assessments, progress notes, and medication/treatment administration records (MAR/TAR).
• Enforce strict adherence to VCLC, State of Colorado, and VA regulations, while leading and educating staff on essential infection control precautions.
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement teams to establish best practices and resolve clinical concerns including pharmacy and medication work groups.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and House Supervisors to guarantee top-tier unit care, promptly communicating policy and procedural changes to your team.
• Operate a State vehicle to conduct off-site assessments or safely transport residents as required.
• Maintain clinical expertise and regulatory knowledge through ongoing education, workshops, webinars, and relevant literature reviews.
• 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
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training, and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level