CDOC Registered Nurse - Rifle - Hiring Incentive Eligible
Company: Government jobs
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Department Information
The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the safety
of our employees. The CDOC has been working with state and local
partners to proactively prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the
state prison system.
This position may be eligible for a $3250 hiring incentive.
Individuals selected for positions in Buena Vista, Canon City,
Limon and Sterling will receive an additional $2500 for a total of
$5750.
New Hire Incentive guidelines are as follows:
1. New hire must successfully complete the probationary period,
staying one year
2. If new hire leaves the department prior to one year, incentive
shall be paid back/collected at the time of final payout
3. Not applicable to employee promotions
4. Paid out at three months and six months of service
Note: CDOC staff members who left the department after 9/21/2022,
will not be eligible for the new hire incentive if they choose to
return.
Thank you for your interest in the Colorado Department of
Corrections. Nurse I applications are being accepted for facilities
across the State of Colorado, including Rifle!
Please submit an application through our Statewide Nurse I Job
Posting You may select Rifle on your application.
Click here to apply!
All applications must be submitted online through the Statewide
Nurse I Job Posting. Thank you!
The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is "To
protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable
and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral
changes and become law abiding, productive citizens"
Our vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow"
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build
greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the
dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive
to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer
service is a key component for every position in state government
as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of
services in making state government more effective and
efficient.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we
offer:
Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this
announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and
non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the
minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these
locations. Apply here!
Description of Job
Current vacancies: Rifle; however we are accepting applications for
all locations. The eligibility list created from this posting will
be used to fill current and future vacancies through out the state
(Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo,
Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad).
This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated
inmate in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized
cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency
interventions. Nurse I's are responsible for, but not limited to,
the following:
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your
records**
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &
Appeal Rights
License: Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a
Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state
participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Required Competencies:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to
determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants
that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis
process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are
hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may
include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills
Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it
may include a review of your application material and your
responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert
(SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an
eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final
consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is
complete and specifically addresses your qualifications,
experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description
of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and
Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume"
statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience"
section of the application. Failure to include adequate information
or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your
application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank
or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation
regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your
application.
In order to process a background investigation, your application
must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work
experience unless experience related to the job for which you are
applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this
information could result in delays and/or elimination from the
background investigation process.
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a
successful medical screening by a healthcare professional,
certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions
of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and
its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part
from the testing and the use of this information in connection with
CDOC's consideration of application for employment.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be
the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of
Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.
The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs
and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in
their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the
influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will
be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully
pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.
Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified
employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care
professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding
marijuana use.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from
consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the
State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel
Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form,
signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered
to the State Personnel Board by email
(dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or
hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203),
or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your
receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's
action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal
form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to
spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance
at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR)
801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's
Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and
Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
All applications must be submitted online through the Statewide
Nurse I Job Posting
Supplemental Information
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate
email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email,
please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application
and typed the correct email address on the application.
Include a working email address on your application; one that is
checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via
email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of
Corrections employee or from this email address
info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that
your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail
and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon
after the closing date or if you have questions about this job
announcement, please contact Brenda Valdez and
brenda.valdez@state.co.us .
SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS,
ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO
SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and
inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all
identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of
Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building
inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect
our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all
aspects of the employment process, we provide employment
opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to
pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status,
genetic information, or military status (with preference given to
military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance
with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full
inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment,
our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any
reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including
completing the application process, interviewing, completing any
pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection
process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the
requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you
have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure
you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this
position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations
Specialist, Ana Andersen at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or
call 719-226-4401.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO
FREE.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
All applications must be submitted online through the Statewide
Nurse I Job Posting
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of
benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance,
as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the
following link for detailed information:
www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different;
therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official
job announcement which includes contact information and class
title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print"
icon.
01 The assessment process for this position will consist primarily
of a review of your application, documents submitted and responses
to supplemental questions against the minimum qualifications,
required competencies and preferred qualifications. Your responses
will also be evaluated on ability to follow instructions, clarity,
conciseness, organization, grammar, spelling and word choice. Do
you acknowledge this?
02 Ensure the "Work Experience" section of your application is
complete and contains all information needed to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes and "see resume"
statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience"
section of the application being completed. Do you acknowledge
this?
03 I acknowledge that time sensitive correspondence will be sent
via email from the Office of Human Resources and/or the Background
Investigation Unit throughout the application process. YOU ARE
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL DAILY.
04 Are you at least 21 years of age at the time you are submitting
this application?
05 Do you possess an active RN license issued by the state of
Colorado?
06 Please enter your RN license # and state that issued the RN
license.
07 Do you possess an active RN license issued by an Enhanced Nurse
Licensure Compact (eNLC) state, other than Colorado? If so, what
state issued your license?
08 Nurse Licensure Compact: If appointed to an RN position, a
Colorado RN license is required within 90 days of hire.
09 Check the appropriate box that best describes the amount of time
you have actively worked as a licensed Registered Nurse.
10 Please describe the type of setting (s) you've worked as a
Registered Nurse providing patient care (i.e. correctional, acute
care, long term).
11 Have you worked as a Charge Nurse or performed other supervisory
duties? If so, please describe that experience with specific
detail. If not, type N/A
12 Do you possess any certifications? If so, please list any here.
If not, type N/A.
13 Are you willing and able to perform ALL of the following? 1. Are
you willing and able to work weekends, holidays and back-to-back
shifts? 2. Are you willing and able to get to work on time? 3. Are
you willing and able to stay for your entire shift? 4. Are you
willing and able to report to work during inclement weather? 5. Are
you willing and able to follow prescribed procedures and policies
even if they may conflict with your personal preference? 6. Are you
willing to work with staff and persons served of all social,
economic, ethic, and religious backgrounds? 7. Are you willing and
able to do the daily hygiene and domestic skills if the persons
serviced cannot? 8. Are you willing to work in a locked facility?
9. Are you willing to work with people who display confrontational,
manipulative, violent, and/or assaultive behavior? 10. Are you
willing to restrain people when necessary? 11. Are you willing and
able to lift up to 50 lbs and 25 lbs frequently by lifting,
positioning and pivoting disabled adults? 12. Are you willing and
able to stand on your feet for most of the work day? 13. Are you
willing and able to assist persons with developmental disabilities
to do their self-care activities including bathing, changing
diapers, eating, shaving, etc.? (You WILL NOT CONTINUE in the
assessment process if you are not willing and able to perform all
of the duties and requirements listed above. Failure to perform
these duties and requirements, if you are hired, will be grounds
for termination.)
14 Do you have Colorado State service nursing experience? If yes,
please ensure this experience is listed in the Work Experience
section of your application.
15 Have you been recruited to work at a specific facility?
16 The hiring pay for this position is $6,359.00 per month. Do you
acknowledge this information?
17 Do you have Colorado State service Nursing experience? If so,
please list this information in the work experience section of your
application. Also, select the number of months experience you have
in a Colorado State Correctional Environment.
18 Certification and Confidentiality Statement
I certify that:
I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached
Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that
I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the
preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the
information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared
and completed solely by me and only me.
All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good
faith.
I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my
Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to
other candidates or potential candidates.
I understand that if the confidential information in this, my
Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my
responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared
in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if
appointed.
* Required Question
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