Nurse I - ECT & Outpatient Coordinator - CMHHIP Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5094633) Apply  Nurse I - ECT & Outpatient Coordinator - CMHHIP Salary $43.80 - $61.31 Hourly Location Pueblo, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIB 03522 09/29/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIP Opening Date 09/29/2025 Closing Date 10/13/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Tricia Jepsen- tricia.jepsen@state.co.us Type of Announcement A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Primary Physical Work Address In Person: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo, 1600 W. 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 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 Registered Nurse I-Full Time CMHHIP This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 4%.   Colorado Mental Health Hospital in 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 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. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job Candidate, please keep in mind that even though you may have applied for a position on a specific unit as indicated in this announcement and if the hiring manager chooses to extend a job offer to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP. About the Position: 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 member. This position assists in ensuring compliance with standards, rules, and regulations of governing bodies and accrediting agencies. This position is accountable to the Clinic RN III. Duties in this position include: Clinical Responsibilities: + 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. ECT Nurse and Outpatient Coordinator: + 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 Communication and Continuity of Care: + 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. Other Duties as Assigned: + 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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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: None Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills 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: + May work various shifts + Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare + 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire + This position will be paid biweekly + 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 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 & 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. + Annual influenza vaccination + Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at 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 tricia.jepsen@state.co.us (heather.siegal@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 (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/) + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more *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 INSTITUTE AT PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)   ~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 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 02 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.) 03 Provide your RN license number, date, state issued, and expiration date. Please also include any certificates you currently hold. 04 Do you have any State Board actions on your nursing license? If yes, please explain. 05 Do you currently work for the Colorado Department of Human Services? (This includes the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo). + Yes + No 06 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. 07 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 08 Are you a Veteran requesting Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of the DD214 + Yes + No 09 What is the nursing process? + I do not know the nursing process + Assessment + Assessment, and diagnosis + Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning + Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, and Interventions + Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Interventions, and Implementation 10 What are the 10 Medication administrations Rights? + 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 11 What is your experience with post-op patients and recovery? 12 Explain your experience with being a circulating nurse in the operating room? 13 What is your experience in Electroconvulsive Therapy? 14 What experience do you have in the operating room and post-op documentation? 15 Please acknowledge that even though you may have applied for a position on a specific unit as indicated in this announcement, if the hiring manager chooses to extend a job offer to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP." + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email