Colorado Department of Corrections Mission
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:
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
- Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
Who may apply: This is a TEMPORARY position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement to include licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Location: This position is located in Canon City CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
This TEMPORARY position provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for acute, chronic, and emergency care for inmates in the clinical setting, which could include a clinic, an infirmary, or a special needs facility. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients;
- Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provide direct patient care to a specified patient population;
- Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary using applicable CDOC guidelines and policies;
- Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned;
- Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting;
- Diagnose and treat medical conditions and disorders within scope of practice;
- Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic testing pertinent to the medical care of offenders;
- Perform minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails;
- Provide emergency medical coverage to offenders including performing basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage or similar emergencies;
- May be required to assess dental and mental health emergencies and refer appropriately;
- Assist in pre and post operative care;
- Perform offender health record reviews;
- Review laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated;
- Perform venipuncture and other related laboratory tests;
- Follow the CDOC clinical services standards and procedures, protocols, guidelines, or policies pertaining to medical practice and treatment as specified by Clinical Services administration;
- May provide initial emergency medical treatment for facility staff;
- Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during a staffing crisis;
- Communicate with outside providers and internal peers to ensure continuity of care;
- Collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issues/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns;
- Participate in various decision making committees to resolve system issues;
- Assist in developing policies, protocols, standards or guidelines;
- Identify and update "medical holds" and housing and work restrictions electronically;
- Provide formal and informal medical training for co-workers, offender classes, and Training Academy presentations;
- Provide offender education during appointments;
- Participate in developing educational materials for offenders or health care professionals;
- May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons;
- This position may be required to work shifts and provide on-call and call back duties such as weekends, evening and night shifts, and holidays;
- May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing.
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Special Qualifications:
- Applicant must have full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
Required Competencies:
- Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;
- Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population;
- Experience providing medical care in an infirmary or skilled nursing center;
- Experience providing emergency medical coverage performing basic life support and life-saving measures;
- Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the 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.
- Must be 21 years of age;
- Possess a valid driver’s license;
- Possess a high school diploma or GED;
- Have NO felony convictions;
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.
- Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training.
- Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
- Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and while on assignment.
- Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
- Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons.
- Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
- Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
- Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
- Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
- Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
- Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Willing and able to work various shifts, including a rotating shift schedule.
- TB screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
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