Nurse I - ECT & Outpatient Coordinator - CMHHIP - Pueblo

100% In-Person

This position is required to work at the assigned work location during your scheduled work times. 

Shift details will be discussed during the interview.

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.

CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.

This position maintains a generalist set of clinical skills for a wide variety of medical procedures, assessments, and treatments delivered in a clinic setting at CMHHIP. This position maintains a high standard of quality nursing care in a dynamic role working in collaboration with a variety of practitioners in multiple settings. This position provides care to medical clinic patients seen by CMHHIP staff, specialty clinics by outside MDs, adult and pediatric admissions, and ECT treatments and recovery. This position provides nursing care in the Recovery Room for ECT patients, and is responsible for maintaining and coordinating the inpatient and outpatient weekly and monthly ECT schedules, communicating and coordinating with providers, nursing staff, and anesthesiologist for scheduling ECT treatments. This position is responsible for ordering all medications, medical supplies, and linens for the ECT recovery area. Working with the infection Control department, the employee will assist with immunizations and vaccines for patients and employees of CMHHIP. This position requires sound judgment, excellent communication skills, accountability for punctuality and attendance, and performs as a positive team.

Duties in this position include:

• Works in conjunction with internal and external providers to meet the demands of patient care during medical and specialty clinics scheduled on a daily/weekly basis. 
• Anticipates provider clinic needs in advance of patient appointments to assure clinics run smoothly. 
• Reviews and collects medical and legal information related to patient admissions to the hospital in advance of patient arrival. 
• Assures patient education, acute patient needs, and medical providers and admissions personnel to collect and share information and to ensure nursing reviews comply with nursing standards of care. 
• Routinely checks equipment and reports any malfunction of equipment and or potential hazards to the Clinic Supervisor. 
• Helps maintain inventory and ensure supplies are not outdated. 
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic treatment area by surveying the environment to be able to deliver safe and secure patient care. 
• Counsels and educates patients on medications, physical care needs, and psychiatric care needs in collaboration with providers. 
• Communicates the providers’ ordered treatments and other care that is provided in the clinic to unit staff and others as needed. 
• Ensures nursing standards of care and hospital policies/procedures are followed in the Clinic and Admissions. 
• Conducts and participates in scheduled shift emergency drills (Code 0 and fire) periodically to assess and maintain readiness of nursing staff to respond to crisis events. 
• Maintains a level of proficiency by renewing CPR and other mandatory clinical training as required. 
• Rotates among each area of the clinics; both HSFI and Admissions/Surgical Clinics as assigned by the supervisor. 
• Maintains proficiency and understands all clinic operations regardless of location to assure maximum efficiency at any given time. 
• Communicates with clinic scheduling staff and transport staff to assure emergent evaluations and follow-up appointments are scheduled appropriately. 
• Completes all mandatory educational requirements in Cornerstone and maintains current competencies as a registered nurse, and participates in the annual Nursing Competency Fair both as a participant and as an instructor. 
• Covers other shifts/days or locations to assure the clinic is staffed during all hours of operations.

• This position practices a professional level of care for patients in the ECT/ Recovery Room while working in collaboration with a variety of internal and external providers. 
• Provides direct patient care by receiving patients from the clinic and inpatient unit as well as outpatient services. 
• Gives pre-ECT medications and starts IVs as ordered. Cares for the patient through the ECT procedure and recovery phase. 
• Communicates patient status with receiving staff at discharge. 
• Completes all daily preparatory and post-ECT activities; reordering of supplies, cleaning, maintaining/updating patient ECT records. 
• Performs nursing assessment on patients, and documents findings in the Behavior Electronic Health Record (BEHR), communicates all relevant patient care information to providers and units prior to transfer/ discharge. 
• Maintains performance to uphold the best interest of the patient at all times. 
• Maintains active, unencumbered license status through Colorado DORA. Follows established guidelines and standards for cleaning/disinfecting equipment. 
• Leads and performs all ECT audits and participates in Tracer activities initiated by QSS for ECT/Recovery Room. 
• Maintains/archives ECT QA reports. 
• Orientation/training is provided to staff in ECT and working with the Clinic Supervisor assures all ECT competencies are evaluated annually. Ensures Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines and requirements are followed for the ECT/Recovery Room. 
• Coordinates and publishes the weekly and monthly ECT patient schedules, and assures sufficient numbers of staff per patient caseload are scheduled each ECT day

• Maintains open lines of communication with providers, unit staff, and clinic nursing staff and members of other departments. 
• Effectively communicates relevant information with coworkers, supervisors, and customers related to ECT treatments and scheduling to ensure the effectiveness of the department. 
• Collaborates with the Clinic Supervisor and the Department of Public Safety and Transport staff to ensure transport of high security patients. 
• Creates and publishes the weekly ECT schedule and rapidly communicates changes to the schedule to assure continuity of care and other documentation as deemed necessary and maintains patient confidentiality. 
• Inputs treatment data in appropriate programs for ECT patients. 
• Assists in providing patient and peer education, orientation, and training utilizing adult learning methods. 
• Communicates with supervisor regarding any problems, concerns, or changes related to the provision of patient care in the Clinic/ECT Recovery Room.

• Responsible for performance of assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that do not fall within the realm of duty statements A-C.  
• May be floated for coverage needs to patient care units only after deemed competent in nursing skills in these areas AEB a demonstrated competency evaluation.
• Any other duties that may need to be completed for the shift/unit and or department

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a valid, active Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Colorado (Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) OR any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Substitutions: NonePreferred Qualifications:

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications outlined above, our ideal candidate will possess the following Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply the nursing process to provide adequate patient care
• Demonstrated ability to understand treatment plans and provide appropriate interventions
• Demonstrated ability to direct the shift through training, mentorship and development
• Posses a strong work ethic based on a foundation of: self-motivation, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
• Dependable, responsible, and adaptable
• Previous State Experience 

Essential Attributes:

• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security 
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds on occasion

 Conditions of Employment:

• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK:  This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. "Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)
• CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.
• This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101, position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults including case management, clergy, physical or mental health services, safety or welfare services).
• May work various shifts
• Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare
• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges
• Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application;
• Successfully pass all modules of the CMHHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete hospital-adopted physical interventions and CPR;
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor;
• Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield;
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic;
• Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions;
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety;
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
• 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;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
• Willing and able to travel;
• 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire;
• Annual influenza vaccination, other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
• Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program

  • Education Verification

  • Starting Jan. 2, 2024, if you have a multistate license and change your primary state of residence to another state within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), you must apply for a license in that state within 60 days. If this latter step is not completed within the allotted time frame, your previous license may expire. This puts you at risk of practicing without a license. As an example, if you are a registered nurse with a multistate license from Arizona practicing in Colorado and you move to Colorado, you have 60 days to apply to Colorado’s Board of Nursing for a new multistate license. These changes were part of the final rules passed by the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators at its annual conference in August. The eNLC allows for mobility and creates a more robust workforce by allowing nurses to practice in Colorado with licenses from other compact states.

• 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.

How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact: [email protected] 

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness 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.

Our Values

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance 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.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. 

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 [email protected].

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ 

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).  Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.