Salary: $49.74 HourlyLocation : Grand Junction, COJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: IKA 02242 06/25/2024Department: Colorado Department of Human ServicesDivision: OCYF - Grand Mesa Youth Services CenterOpening Date: 10/01/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Determined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address: 360 28 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81501FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact Information: ...@state.co.usType of Announcement: The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.Department InformationThe primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: My Why Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!Description of JobPurpose of this Position:Deliver health care to detained, pre-trial, and committed youth. Primary care is provided by licensed independent practitioners/Mid Level Providers with responsibility for a continuum of health care from initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical, psychiatric, and dental maintenance.Job Duties: Clinical Assessment: Detect and prevent the spread of communicable infectious disease by interviewing youth through the completion health appraisals, sick calls and obtaining complete history. Participate in obtaining data for health program planning. Clinical Diagnosing and Treatment: Diagnose medical problems including emergency medical situations by performing physical exams, ordering appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests, interpreting results, formulating treatment plans using established protocol, and documenting thoroughly. Maximizing patient education in the treatment plan to promote health in wellness including education. Use established protocol for prescribing medication and treatment for diagnosed illness. Consult with Medical Director/Physician regarding variance from established protocol or when protocols are unavailable. Consulting and notify them of necessary referrals to other physicians and specialists for medical, dental and specialty problems beyond the scope of the agency clinic. Prepare and administer medication without error. Initiating and monitoring effectiveness of plans and adjusting them as indicating. Consult with Supervisor/DYS Physician if any questionable or complex diagnosis of treatment issues exist. Communicates information to the appropriate DYS personnel. Mental Health: Evaluate mental status, mental health conditions of youth through interview and observation. Provides basic mental health intervention. Reports mental health information. Reports to supervisor or mental health resources for further evaluation or intervention, and referrals or transfers to Mental Health Hospital.Documentation and Reporting : Documents history, exam, diagnosis, treatment in medical records. Completes the medical logs pertinent to medical department. Provides written guidelines for staff including emergency care. Communicates information to staff, supervisors and administration. Including Food Service for allergy purposes. Health Education: Provide health education and training to both youth and staff, regarding the health care needs of high risk adolescents in a secure correctional facility.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications:
- Current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse from any state; or current, valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from any State
Substitutions:
**Note, nothing in these Minimum Qualifications alleviates the criteria to transfer licensing or any requirements by the respective board under the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:The successful candidate will have two or more years experience in the following areas:
- Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado
- Adolescent health care
- Assessing, diagnosing, and treatment of acute and chronic illness
- Documentation in an electronic medical record
HIGHLY DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge to detect and prevent the spread of communicable infectious disease
- Knowledge to diagnose medical problems including emergency medical situations by performing physical exams, obtaining lab tests, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting results, formulating treatment plans of the basic principles of supervision,
- Knowledge to use established protocols for prescribing medication and treating diagnosed illnesses,
- Knowledge to evaluate the mental status, and the mental health, conditions of youth through interview and observation,
- Knowledge of Oral and Written Communication Skills,
- Ability to resolve conflict,
- Knowledge and ability of Interpersonal Skills,
- Knowledge and experience clinically supervising medical staff.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must be a resident of Colorado one year from hire date.
- Must be able to obtain a Colorado Advanced Practicing Nurse or Physician Assistant license within 1 year after hire date.
- Full Background - Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting
- Shift Work : 24/7 facility, may require evenings and weekend coverage
- Colorado Driver's License
- Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
- Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas
- A nurse who is part of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) can work in Colorado without the need to obtain a license. The eNLC nurse must notify the board within 30 days of their arrival, but can still work without a Colorado license as long they're a member of the eNLC compact.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
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 (...@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.###.####) 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 ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) ###-####; 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 under Rules.Supplemental InformationLink to: How to Apply Link to: The Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions, please contact ...@state.co.usAbout Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a plus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Employer supplemented
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- state employee discount program
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go to Our Values:We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to ColoradansBalance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at ...@state.co.us or call 1-800-###-####.~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~Toll Free Applicant Technical SupportThe 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: 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 Please list your Valid Colorado Advanced Practice license number as a Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant (PA). 02 How many years of experience do you have in adolescent health care?
- 2 or more years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than a year
03 How many years of experience do you have as clinical supervisor?
- 2 or more years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than a year
04 How many years of experience do you have working in a secured facility?
- 2 or more years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than a year
05 Do you have prescriptive authority in the State of Colorado, if so please list your license number. 06 Have you ever been reported to a licensing board? If so, what were the circumstances and what was the outcome? 07 A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?
08 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application
09 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 10 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 11 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
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- I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
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