Registered Nurse I - Nursing Residency Program - CMHHIP - Pueblo Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5007135) Apply  Registered Nurse I - Nursing Residency Program - CMHHIP - Pueblo Salary $43.80 Hourly Location Pueblo, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIB 00539 07/15/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIP Opening Date 07/15/2025 Closing Date 8/30/2025 2:40 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position 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 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. 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 - Nursing Residency Program -Full Time CMHHIP 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% Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 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 RN Residency Program Objective: This position will provide novice RN’s the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality mental health care within a safe and secure environment. The RN Residency Program is a one-year program that encompasses training to improve discretionary judgment, organizational and time management skills, through an explicit curriculum inclusive of orientation, mentorship supported by current seasoned RN staff, reflection, theory, practical hands-on experiences and an evidence-based project to aid learning and build confidence. Clinical Direction: + Responsible for the direction of all nursing staff on the assigned shift and unit while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse + Helps direct assignments in conjunction with the staff schedule by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the unit. Personnel needs are communicated to the Lead Nurse immediately + Responsible for helping the Lead Nurse to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly + Ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse. Unit nursing staff is notified promptly of changes to processes, policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters, meetings, email and individual contact. Individual clinical supervision sessions are conducted regularly + Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines, department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate. Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing department + Functions as the charge nurse for the shift and reports any injury of staff from assaultive/combative patients, other employee absences, and/or any other safety or nursing concerns to the Lead Nurses promptly + Utilizes resources available in the Staffing Office Department Standards: + Maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift on the unit by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance + Must adhere to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHIP Code of Ethics. Maintains current knowledge of new policies, standards, updates, literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates. Nursing supervisors are notified promptly of issues on the unit with patients and nursing staff members + Works collaboratively with all departments and provides assistance when needed + Provides guidance and direction for daily cross shift report, directs nursing care and communication to shift personnel + Assures the unit(s) is directed and staffed appropriately according to hospital procedure along with assuring staffing levels are maintained and accurate Staff Development/ Competencies: + implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring, training, leadership, and providing feedback through immediate feedback and guidance + Ensures assigned staff’s knowledge and fluency with electronic system BEHR, Cornerstone assignments to include mandatory rosters and training + Promotes staff development and training by supporting staff compliance with hospital wide mandatory training + Directs staff to follow various manuals, standards and regulations to include but not limited to: DSM, 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, 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 + Responsible to act as a resource for staff + Provide direction and support to the assigned shift on the unit + Knows and follows regulatory guidelines Patient Care/ Nursing Care: + Responsible for the nursing care provided on the assigned shift of a unit and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. He/She promptly responds to patient’s psychiatric and/or medical issues, participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles, implements, audits and reviews nursing care provided on the shift/unit. This is accomplished through providing follow up for proper nursing care; ie., documentation for seclusion or seclusion and restraint monitoring, proper procedure for respiratory services, oxygen and oxygen equipment, and laboratory services after hours and obtaining data from the AED. + Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patient prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, or starting an invasive procedure. Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations + Evaluates concerns related to nursing care plan by assessing, identifying, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the nursing care given based on the nursing history. + Utilize Patient Rights for mental health legal issues and complies with policy and procedure in these areas + Provide intervention in critical situations as necessary + Counsels and educates patients on medications, physical care needs, and psychiatric care needs during group therapies, Plan of Care Reviews, Plan of Care Formulations, 1:1 therapies, talking and educating the patient's family + Provide coverage on the shift/unit. + Ensures a safe milieu for patient treatment + Reports staff and patient issues to the Lead Nurse if urgent Other Duties as Assigned: + 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: Prior to starting in the RN I position, 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: + Graduate from a Nursing Program within the last 12 months + No current RN work experience + No previous work experience at CMHHIP + A strong work ethic based on a foundation of self-motivation, loyalty, honesty, and integrity. + Dependable, responsible, and adaptable Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Ability to maintain required licensure/credentials. + Customer/Personal Service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, this includes needs assessment. + Psychology - knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual difference in ability, personality, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. + Knowledgeable in nursing processes + Active Listening and communication + Judgment, Decision Making, and Problem Sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; to include not only solving the problem but recognizing there is a problem. + Oral and Written Communication Skills – the ability to speak and write effectively, providing valid and pertinent information to peers, coworkers, and subordinates. + Monitoring/Assessing performance. + Organization Skills. + Documentation/Recording Information - entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form. + Computer Skills/Software - knowledge of Microsoft Office software, excel spreadsheet, database software and email. Conditions of Employment: + CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): 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) + Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patientseither during orany 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 including English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments, and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics + May be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHHIP + Possess the physical ability to successfully complete hospital approved physical interventions and CPR + Lift arms above the head and kick as high as your own waist + Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled takedown + 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, the 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. 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 Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. For additional recruiting questions, please contact tricia.jepsen@state.co.us About the Colorado Department of Human Services has to offer: 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 ADAAA 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   Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Toll Free Applicant Technical Support 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 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.) 02 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 03 Are you a Veteran requesting Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of DD214 + Yes + No 04 If you are a former State of Colorado employee, please provide your EID (employee identification number will start with 99....), if not applicable type N/A. 05 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. 06 Provide your RN license number, date, state issued, and expiration date. Please also include any certificates you currently hold. If no license is aqcuired yet, please list expected graduation date. 07 Do you have any State Board actions on your nursing license? If yes, please explain. 08 Why are you applying for CMHIP's Psychiatric Nurse Residency Program? What values do you see in participating in this type of program? 09 Describe your most meaningful clinical experience. What made it so meaningful? 10 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 11 What are the 10 Medication administrations Rights? + I do not know + Dose, Right Route, Right Time + Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Education + Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Education, Documentation + Documentation, Right to Refuse + Documentation, Right to Refuse, Right Assessment + Dose, Right Route,Right Time, Right Education, Right Documentation, Right to Refuse, Right Assessment, and Right Evaluation 12 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