CDOC Mid Level Provider (RN) / Nurse Manager - (DENVER)

About the role

This position provides management, supervision, and direction for a large clinic or multiple professional skilled nursing care units for incarcerated inmates in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting. The role is responsible 24 hours per day for the nursing management and administration of a clinical unit, including leadership, staff supervision, budget oversight, policy implementation, and compliance with standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision while supervising, organizing, and evaluating the work of all assigned staff; responsible for hiring and recommending corrective and disciplinary action.
• Assume responsibility for payroll, scheduling, and day-to-day operational activities; approve and monitor schedules for floor nurses and agency usage.
• Ensure assigned staff receive appropriate in-service education and training; assist the Health Services Administrator and may function in that capacity in their absence.
• Act as liaison between the Clinical Unit and other DOC departments, facilities, and outside agencies; facilitate team building within the unit and across departments.
• Manage budget, reporting, conflict resolution, inmate grievances, and maintain comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Maintain standards of care and direct timely reporting of statistical and quality assessment data; perform nursing components of accreditation and review CQI compliance.
• Formulate and implement policies and procedures to promote quality care; ensure staff compliance with all Life/Safety policies and procedures.
• Occasionally participate in restraining an inmate for medical reasons; attend assigned training programs, including a 2-day self-defense course.

Requirements

• Valid, active Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Four (4) years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population.
• At least two years of nursing supervisory experience, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, scheduling, and input on pay or status decisions.
• Professional experience as a registered nurse in a correctional environment.
• Experience supervising professional health care staff in an acute patient care environment.

Required Competencies

• Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate fluently in English; create accessible documents following plain language and accessibility guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be an effective leader in a complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across facility programs and disciplines; advanced knowledge of clinical skills.
• Ability to facilitate patient care within a multi-disciplinary health care program.