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State of Colorado LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - Part-Time Flex Pool- CMHHIP - Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - Part-Time Flex Pool- CMHHIP - Pueblo
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - Part-Time Flex Pool- CMHHIP - Pueblo
Salary
$22.77 - $31.88 Hourly
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
IIB 03714 06/25/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIP
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
7/7/2024 12:00 AM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, 1600 W. 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Jazzma Gamboa- jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open ONLY to current Colorado state residents.
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP)
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 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.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
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Description of Job
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and the purpose of this position is to provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by providing safety checks, taking measures to maintain patient/staff safety and to actively participate in programming on the assigned unit(s). This position helps other staff understand safety. This position will manage the milieu. This position supervises patients during activities. This position serves as a resource to other nursing staff and a mentor to train other HCT’s along with other staff as assigned related to their responsibilities Records and reports behavior and observations and refers to RN for appropriate assessment. This position participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team, mentoring new staff, students and HCT I’s, and attending in-services and committee meetings. Utilizes Nursing Standards of Care (Colorado Psychiatric Technician Act/Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Act)/Department of Nursing QAPI. Provide immediate crisis intervention in the milieu and responds to all emergency situations. Serves as an advocate for patients. Participates in and leads assigned groups. Is assigned patients and is responsible as a primary one-to-one. Is responsible for reinforcing patient teaching as directed by the RN. Involved with treatment plan formulations and reviews (if not present, reviews and follows current plan of care). Reports need for and utilizes precautions and restrictions pertinent to patient treatment and safety.
Additionally, as a LPN I you can expect to:
Responsible to respond to and report safety and security issues/needs
Utilize therapeutic interventions and specialized training to control and manage crisis situations and management of assaultive and disruptive behaviors
Utilize proper seclusion and restraint procedures following hospital/nursing department policy and procedure to account for the restraints utilized during an episode and documents any restraints that need replaced on the RIPP check off sheet and notifies appropriate staff
Know and follow all nursing procedures, computerized trainings/nursing groups/competencies/addenda/patient teaching/staff training and competency
Understands, promotes, and participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives
Be a resource and teach/orient new/pulled/pool staff related to milieu management/safety basics
Understand and follows: Pharmacy Formulary, Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, Physicians Orders, Court orders, Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Standards, Environment of Care Manual, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Colorado State Personnel Procedure Manual, Affirmative Action policy, Colorado Workers Compensation guidelines, Rainbow book and Emergency Guides, ADA statutes, Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill recommendations, Patients’ Rights Handbook
Attends in-service training to meet the educational and mandatory training requirements
Maintain nursing standards of care, follows nursing procedures/forms/form instructions/resource sheets/computerized trainings/nursing groups/competencies/addenda/staff training
Documents changes in patient condition and significant events identified in progress notes, medical conditions are identified and followed up on, follow Plan of Care, intervention, evaluation, revision, outcome, and effectiveness of interventions
Any other duties that may arise while completing the tasks of this position to meet the needs of the unit and Department
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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) **Complete Board approved IV certification course including supervised clinical; OR document completion of such from another state Maintains evidence (both LPN and employer) of original documentation and demonstration of IV knowledge/judgment/skill Follows written IV policies and procedures approved by medical staff, nursing and agency administration
**Advanced Educational Preparation for LPNs in Colorado is limited to IV certification
Substitutions:
None
Conditions of Employment:
- 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)
Maintains active and unencumbered LPN Colorado License
May be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHHIP
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 CMHIP 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 CTI 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.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s 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
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.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail 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.
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; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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. 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 www.copera.org 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
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
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. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
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.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
Do you currently work for the Colorado Department of Human Services? (This includes the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo)?
02
Do you currently work at CMHHIP?
03
How many years of professional nursing experience in Behavioral Health, Forensic, Medical, and Geriatric patients do you have?
Less than 1 year
1-3.99 Years or less experience
4-5.99 years of experience
6-7.99 years of experience
8-9.99 years of experience.
10+ years of experience
04
Please indicate the position number, classification, unit, and shift, along with what working days you are interested in (For Internal Candidates only)?
05
When asking a patient to do something that they may not agree with or want to do, how do you follow the persuasion sequence to gain compliance?
You tell them you are in charge and they must do it.
Ask and explain why.
Ask and explain why and offer options and let them choose.
Ask and explain why and offer options, let them choose, and give the opportunity for them to reconsider.
Ask and explain why and offer options, let them choose, and give the opportunity for them to reconsider, take the appropriate action.
Ask and explain why and offer options, let them choose, and give the opportunity for them to reconsider, take the appropriate action, close the conversation and give support regardless of the action and establish a positive foundation for future interaction.
06
What are the 10 Medication administrations Rights?
Discusses none.
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time.
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Education.
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Education, Documentation.
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Education, Right Documentation, Right to Refuse.
Patient, and Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Education, Right Documentation, Right to Refuse, Right Assessment.
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route,Right Time, Right Education, Right Documentation, Right to Refuse, Right Assessment, and Right Evaluation.
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