Registered Nurse I, RN I - Marvin Foote Youth Services Center.

About the role

The position is open exclusively to Colorado state residents. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies, including both part-time and full-time positions. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Delivers health care to detained and committed youth within the nurse's scope of practice.
  • Initial nursing assessments and triage of requests for health/medical care submitted by youth.
  • Reviews admission medical information obtained by security staff at intake.
  • Administers nursing care and provides youth education for routine, urgent, and emergent medical situations within scope of practice.
  • Obtains laboratory and other diagnostic procedures ordered by medical providers, reviews results, and notifies provider of results when indicated.
  • Initiates nursing/medical treatment plans for youth with special health care needs.
  • Reviews and revises treatment plans as needed.
  • Completes health appraisals, physical exams, vision/hearing screenings, in-house laboratory diagnostic testing, and immunizations per Division of Youth Services (DYS) policy.
  • Documents all encounters with youth in electronic medical records system and/or appropriate medical logs in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient information (oral and written) according to federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
  • Initiates consultations/referrals to mid-level provider and/or appropriate physician when indicated.
  • Responds to requests for emergent situations (Code Blue, Code Red) occurring on campus, administers CPR/First Aid, and initiates a 911 call if indicated.
  • Delivers medications, medical supplies, and evaluates youth who may be confined to specific buildings or rooms throughout the campus setting.
  • Other nursing duties as delegated/ordered by DYS physicians or mid-level providers.
  • Medication and Treatment:
    • Responsible for the ordering and preparation of youth’s medications for administration within the facility.
    • Transcribes and procures psychiatrist, physician, and/or mid-level provider medication orders.
    • Maintains accuracy of individual Medication Administration Records through reviewing and updating on a continuous basis.
    • Monitors MARs for errors and reports them to the Lead Medical or Mid-Level Provider in charge, including lack of documentation regarding administration of medications.
    • Educates youth and staff about medications, side effects, desired effects, and importance of compliance with prescribed medications.
    • Investigates and documents interviews with youth refusing prescribed medications and initiates interventions.
    • Updates Medication Administration Record (MAR).
    • Maintains inventory logs of medications arriving at the facility for youth, preparing them for administration by medical and QMAP staff, and delivering them to youth.
    • Assists in ordering and maintaining stock supplies, medications, and equipment within the campus clinics.
    • Makes appropriate referrals and/or consultations with mental health providers or psychiatrist.
    • Conducts mental health referrals as necessary.
    • Actively involves parents and legal guardians in the care and treatment of the mental health of their youth.
  • Mental Health:
    • Evaluates resident’s mental status/mental health and behavioral health conditions through interview, health appraisal, and observation.
    • Provides basic mental health intervention and refers to psychiatrist or mental health resource for further evaluation, intervention, or transfer to a mental health institution.
    • Provides basic nursing interventions/education during encounter with youth as indicated.
    • Makes appropriate referrals and/or consultations with mental health providers or psychiatrist.
    • Identifies gender-specific educational needs of youth.
    • Provides ongoing education regarding medication administration, infection prevention, and other health-related topics specific to staff.
  • Health Education:
    • Assesses and identifies knowledge deficits regarding general health and hygiene topics presented by youth in routine and formal encounters.
    • Provides individual and group education regarding health promotion, disease and injury prevention to youth and staff on an ongoing basis.
    • Topspecific to this population include but are not limited to: healthy lifestyle i.e. diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management, proper hygiene practices, dental care, STI’s and safe sexual practices, contraceptive options, injury prevention using helmets and other protective sports gear, and other issues identified by youth/staff.
    • Identifies gender-specific educational needs of youth.
    • Provides ongoing education regarding medication administration, infection prevention, and other health related topics specific to staff.

  Requirements

  • Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
  • No Substitutions.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with adolescent health care.
  • Experience with mental health nursing.
  • Experience with correctional nursing.
  • Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee.
  • Highly desirable competencies.

  Conditions of Employment

  • Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
  • Full Background.
  • CDHS employees (all direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).
  • This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check.
  • Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License.
  • May require floating to other DYS Youth Centers to help with coverage, travel to meetings and training.
  • Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Medical Waste.
  • Must maintain a current CPR Card and perform CPR adequate compressions and ventilations per CPR guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: Disclose that information on the application. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

  Essential Services Designation

  • Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

  CDHS Selection Process Explanation

  • Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.
  • Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
  • Minimum Qualification Screening Process: A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
  • You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process.
  • Part-time work experience will be prorated.
  • Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review: After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will occur.