Registered Nurse (RN) Temporary Aide - Homelake VCLC - Monte Vista, CO

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　　Registered Nurse (RN) Temporary Aide - Homelake VCLC - Monte Vista, CO

　　Salary

　　$43.77 Hourly

　　Location

　　Rio Grande County, CO

　　Job Type

　　Temporary (9 months or less)

　　Job Number

　　ILB-80088 01/19/2024

　　Department

　　Colorado Department of Human Services

　　Division

　　OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　3749 Sherman Avenue Monte Vista, CO 81141

　　FLSA Status

　　Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　This position is open to current Colorado residents.

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

　　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)

　　COLORADO STATE VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER – HOMELAKE:

　　To ensure a safe, sanitary, well-maintained, comfortable living and working environment for residents of a 60-bed skilled nursing home and 50-unit domiciliary, staff, and visitors. The facility has embraced the Culture Change and Eden concepts. We strive to provide exemplary service to the residents by fulfilling daily and special requests that the residents may have. Exemplary care is given in cleaning and sanitizing and in keeping the resident rooms and their atmosphere clean, organized, homelike, and safe. We need to provide the residents with the kind of service that they need and deserve.

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　　Description of Job

　　This is a temporary, full-time position within a Veterans Community Living Center - RN license is required from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state that participates in the eNLC to fulfill the duties of this position. Shifts: Day, Evening, or Night shifts to include holidays and weekends, as needed.

　　Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.

　　Primary Job Duties:

　　Resident Care/Safety:

　　Assess, plan implement, evaluate, and provide direct care to residents in a skilled nursing care unit and/or a domiciliary unit.

　　Coordinate duties as appropriate for specific disciplines and monitor work progress and completion i.e.: RN, LPN, C.N.A.

　　Monitor the resident’s condition and be attuned to any change of condition.

　　Monitor the safety of residents and act to resolve problems and notify the MD and team of care needs.

　　Documentation/Admissions/Other:

　　Complete documentation in residents’ charts and provide continuity of care through this documentation.

　　Administers medications and treatments per MD orders.

　　Meets the psychosocial needs of the residents by direct contact and counseling.

　　Assess and meet the functional needs of residents with nurse assessments and planning.

　　Facilitates medical appointments and assists in coordinating medical transports.

　　Assign duties as necessary to meet these. Documents residents’ healthcare status completes forms and documents the resident’s status.

　　Completes all necessary agency documents and maintains the electronic medical record.

　　Provides continuity of care through documentation.

　　Coordinates care with other nursing staff.

　　Completes admissions, acts as a resident advocate, educates residents and significant others, and documents teaching. Interacts with other health care professionals (MD, OT, PT, SW, etc.) to ensure resident health care needs are met.

　　Transcribes MD orders, and completes required forms.

　　Contributes to the care plan process with the inter-disciplinary team on the care needs of the residents.

　　Acts as resident advocate.

　　Educates residents on health care concerns/changes in care plan. Etc.

　　Coaches/educates staff on health care issues.

　　Attend educational workshops and in-services to maintain and update knowledge of changing procedures, methods, policies/procedures, laws, and regulations relating to nursing practice.

　　Other Duties as Assigned:

　　Responsible for the performance of assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that does not fall within the realm of duty statements listed above.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Valid Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).AND

　　Two (2) years of professional experience as a registered nurse.Substitutions:

　　There is no substitution for the required license.

　　A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience.

　　A master's degree or doctorate from an accredited college or university in nursing may substitute for the required experience.

　　If you are using college/university coursework as a substitution for experience, you must attach unofficial transcripts showing the coursework to the application.

　　Special Qualifications:

　　Must possess a valid/current Colorado nursing license, IV certification (optional)Preferred qualifications: Experience in long-term care or assisted living facility; experience with staff development

　　Conditions of employment:

　　Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's License.

　　A pre-employment full criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. This will include CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks (Skill Survey), Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional

　　Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).

　　Shift Work: Day, Evening, or Night shifts to include holidays and weekends as needed.

　　May be required to travel outside the San Luis Valley for ongoing education (training) and resident transports.

　　Ongoing Functional Capacity Testing: Annual RN competency.

　　Must possess and maintain a current and valid Colorado RN license obtained from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the eNLC (Nursing License Compact); IV Certification (optional).

　　CPR certification is required.

　　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.

　　Ability to handle invasive medical devices and/or equipment.

　　Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and explain as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

　　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 annette.torrez @state.co.us

　　*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 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 our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

　　THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

　　Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

　　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

　　A requirement of the position is that you possess and maintain a VALID Registered Nurse (RN) License issued by the State of Colorado or any other state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact. Do you meet this requirement?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Please provide your Registered Nurse license number and expiration date below.

　　03

　　To be considered for the Nurse II you must possess at least two (2) years of professional experience as a registered nurse or satisfy one of the substitutions listed. Do you meet this requirement?

　　Yes

　　Yes, based on a meeting one of the substitutions.

　　None of the above

　　04

　　Please describe the depth and breadth of your professional experience as a registered nurse experience. Please include where you obtained this experience and the number of years you worked there. Please do not type "see resume" in the box below. If this doesn't apply, please type "N/A" in the box below.

　　05

　　This position is in Homelake Colorado, located in Rio Grande County. By selecting "yes" you acknowledge you understand this and are willing to work in Monte Vista, Colorado.

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　This position requires shift work. Are you available to work: day, evening and night shifts to include holiday and weekends as needed?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　This position has been designated as essential services. By selecting yes below, you are acknowledging that you understand you must be willing and able to report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the residents.

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　This position requires the following as conditions of employment: Must possess and maintain a valid US Drivers License. A pre-employment full criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. This will include CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks (Skill Survey), Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). Shift Work: Day, Evening, or Night shifts to include holidays and weekends as needed. May be required to travel outside the San Luis Valley for ongoing education (training) and resident transports. Ongoing Functional Capacity Testing: Annual RN ompetency. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Colorado RN license obtained from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or from any state participating in the eNLC (Nursing License Compact); IV Certification (optional). CPR certification is required. 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. Ability to handle invasive medical devices and/or equipment. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS I have read and understand the above conditions of employment.

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

　　This information is available to me and I have read this information.

　　I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

　　10

　　If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

　　11

　　Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.

　　Yes

　　No

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