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

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN (Nurse II) provides professional nursing care and clinical and administrative oversight at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake, a state-owned skilled nursing facility and domiciliary serving veterans. The role provides continuous lead work over nursing personnel of three or more FTEs and clinical supervision of nursing staff during assigned shifts. The nurse directs and supports direct-care staff, promotes efficient nursing operations, and delivers care that follows professional standards, laws, regulations, and facility policies. Resident care is guided by a philosophy of respecting residents’ choices and providing a home where life and love abound. Responsibilities include assessing residents, developing individualized care plans, monitoring health changes, administering medications and treatments, documenting care in electronic health records, and notifying physicians about significant changes. The Nurse II directs and delegates work to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, supports staff orientation and development, and ensures compliance with applicable facility, state, and VA requirements. The position also contributes to quality improvement, collaborates with nursing leadership, maintains clinical and regulatory knowledge, and may operate a state vehicle for off-site assessments or resident transportation. The currently recruited schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; shifts may vary with business needs, and work arrangements may change. The position requires working at the assigned location during scheduled hours. Applicants must be Colorado residents at application and remain Colorado residents throughout employment. The role requires a current BLS or CPR card, an RN license in good standing, a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license, and completion of required background checks. Shift work may include weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and days.

Requirements

Current, valid Registered Nurse licensure from the Colorado Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Two years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned; appropriate education may substitute for up to two years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Current BLS or CPR card, which must be maintained.
Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout employment.
Valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
Willingness to obtain vaccinations as required by the State and facility.
Successful completion of required background checks, including CBI and FBI fingerprint checks, Colorado Court Database, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database, and CAPS check.
Ability to work shifts that may include weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and days.
Applicants must document relevant work experience and qualifications in the official State of Colorado online application.

Nice To Haves

Relevant years of State service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing oversight, administrative oversight, and continuous lead work over nursing personnel of three or more FTEs.
Provide clinical supervision and direction to nursing staff on assigned shifts; serve as a resource and mentor and promote staff efficiency.
Perform admission and daily resident assessments, develop individualized care plans, monitor for critical health changes, and notify physicians promptly.
Administer routine and specialized medications, treatments, and interventions, including IV therapy, venipuncture, and enteral nutrition; monitor effectiveness and interactions.
Direct, delegate, and prioritize assignments for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs according to workload and resident needs.
Orient new employees, provide coaching and performance feedback, and ensure required staff competencies are completed and evaluated.
Maintain accurate and timely resident records in the electronic health record, including assessments, progress notes, and medication and treatment administration records.
Enforce adherence to VCLC, State of Colorado, and VA regulations and educate staff on infection control precautions.
Participate in continuous quality improvement teams and help establish best practices and resolve clinical concerns, including pharmacy and medication work-group issues.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and House Supervisors to support unit care and communicate policy and procedural changes to the team.
Operate a State vehicle for off-site assessments or resident transportation as required.
Maintain clinical expertise and regulatory knowledge through ongoing education, workshops, webinars, and relevant literature.
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.
Flexible schedules, training, and other work-life programs.
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.