CDOC Mid-Level Provider - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - (BUENA VISTA).

Department Information If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. Department Information If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more. Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information. This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. Who may apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only. Location: This position is located in BUENA VISTA, CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. Housing Assistance We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC(FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center and work. *CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing. Description Of Job This position provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for acute, chronic, and emergency care for inmates in the clinical setting, which could include a clinic, an infirmary, or a special needs facility. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients; Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population; Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary using applicable CDOC guidelines and policies; Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned; Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting; Diagnose and treat medical conditions and disorders within scope of practice; Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic testing pertinent to the medical care of offenders; Perform minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails; Provide emergency medical coverage to offenders including performing basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage or similar emergencies or life support measures; May be required to assess dental and mental health emergencies and refer appropriately; Assist in pre and post operative care; Perform offender health record reviews; Review laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated; Perform venipuncture and other related laboratory tests; Follow the CDOC clinical services standards and procedures, protocols, guidelines, or policies pertaining to medical practice and treatment as specified by Clinical Services administration; May provide initial emergency medical treatment for facility staff; Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during a staffing crisis; Communicate with outside providers and internal peers to ensure continuity of care; Collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issues/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns; Participate in various decision making committees to resolve system issues; Assist in developing policies, protocols, standards or guidelines; Identify and update "medical holds" and housing and work restrictions electronically; Provide formal and informal medical training for co-workers, offender classes, and Training Academy presentations; Provide offender education during appointments; Participate in developing educational materials for offenders or health care professionals; May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons. This position may be required to work shifts and provide on-call and call back duties such as weekends, evening and night shifts, and holidays; May perform clinical research related to specific operations; You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records** Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS. Minimum Qualifications Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing or current, valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from the Colorado Medical Board. - and - - Special Qualifications APN speciality must be in General Family Practice (FNP), or Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) PA specialty must be in Family Medicine and General Practice Applicant must be willing and able to obtain full p rescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA, within six (6) months of hire. Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date. Required Competencies Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders; Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; Preferred Qualifications Experience providing clinical treatment in a correctional environment; Experience providing medical care in an infirmary or skilled nursing center; Experience providing emergency medical coverage performing basic life support and life-saving measures; Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment; Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP. Important Information If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Assessment Process Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant. Conditions of Employment Must be 21 years of age; Possess a valid driver’s license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle. Possess a high school diploma or GED; Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time. Successfully pass all modules of the 6 week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension , relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics; Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics; Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado