NURSE II - Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 

Bruce McCandless State Veterans Community Living Center is a State-owned and operated skilled-nursing facility dedicated to serving those who have served us. Our Eden Mission is to honor and respect those living and working in our home through companionship, empowerment and individualized care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live.

Standard Assessment: 

• Performs both admission and daily assessments during clinical stay, identifying critical incidents, emergencies, acute illnesses and behavior changes.  
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions, treatment care plan and physician referrals.  
• Documents current, accurate and pertinent information regarding care and treatment provided to individual residents in Electronic Health record and paper documentation as per policies.  
• Indicates specific change in status, medications and physicians orders.  
• Detects abnormality in resident’s health status indicated by symptoms, vital signs and laboratory results and reports information to physician.   
• Directs and implements nursing care to residents by assuring compliance with accepted standards of nursing care, departmental and facility policies and procedures, and VA and State of Colorado regulatory requirements.  
• Directs subordinates to assure these standards are met.  
• Reviews and audits physician orders, MARS, CNA flow sheets, bathing schedules and BM sheets to determine compliance with policies and standards of care as part of a department quality assurance activity
• Performs prescribed, specialized treatments and ensures safe and accurate medication administration
• Monitors the clinical, physical and environmental safety of all residents through assessments and regularly scheduled rounds.  
• Identifies and implements appropriate clinical, physical and environmental interventions, performs necessary documentation for regulatory compliance and makes  appropriate notification to family, physician, NHA and DON.
•  Serves as resource to subordinate staff to assure timely and proper care of residents.  
• Trains subordinate staff and assures competencies are completed and submitted.  
• Provides input to management on the direct care performance, documentation, attendance and interpersonal skills of subordinates for the purpose of evaluation.  
• Evaluates daily workload and priortizes assignments with available staff.  Delegates duties to provide the most effective coverage to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Provides active listening and communication, support and encouragement to residents and families regarding their concerns by both phone and personal contact.

• Must possess a valid Registered Nurse License (RN) from the  Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact in good standing.  Qualification cannot be obtained during probationary/trial service period.  A Colorado RN  license is necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.  A Colorado RN license may only be obtained from an accredited program that requires schooling for longer than 1 year.

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

AND

• Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Substitutions

• Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Conditions of Employment:

• 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
• Must pass TB test for employment
• Shift Work – Explain: May be required to work any shift  including holidays and weekends depending on facility needs
• 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.
• Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program
• This position is considered "essential service" and you will be required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• 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.

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. 

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

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 involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing. 

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. 

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.     

Supplemental Questions 

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers  based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated.  You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.  

• You can find the official appeal form here. 

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email ([email protected]), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

•  Refer to the  Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.