Registered Nurse III- House Supervisor -CMHHIP Nursing Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5074407) Apply  Registered Nurse III- House Supervisor -CMHHIP Nursing Salary $100,443.20 - $140,608.00 Annually Location Pueblo, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIB 02752 09/16/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIP Opening Date 09/16/2025 Closing Date 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information tricia.jepsen@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. 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 This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. 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. Starting Jan. 2, 2024, if you have a multistate license and change your primary state of residence to another state within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), you must apply for a license in that state within 60 days. About Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo 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 Location:1600 W 24th St, Pueblo, CO 81003 On-Site, In Person No Remote Options Available About the Position: The purpose of this position is to supervise the hospital after hours and act as the chief problem solver. This position serves as an extension of the Chief Nursing Officer and Hospital Administration. This position provides nursing oversight, administrative oversight, manages, and be a resource for nursing personnel throughout the facility. Carry a state-issued cell phone, and be responsive to calls and voicemails while on duty. Provide first line leadership and management, as well as, direction to all direct care nursing staff on assigned shift. Serve as a resource and mentor to all nursing staff on their assigned shift. Promote nursing staff efficiency by oversight of assigned duties for nursing staff. Oversee the attainment and achievement of unit/Program/Hospital/Nursing Department goals. Collaborates with other leaders across the hospital. Applications of knowledge, expertise and experience in providing safe and effective patient care. Provide immediate crisis intervention in the milieu and response to all emergency situations. This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff with clinical direction/supervision of nursing staff, QA/PI activities and to ensure compliance in all areas, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position is responsible for communicating pertinent information both up and down the chain of command as well as with other stakeholders of the nursing department including the administrator on call as needed. This position ensures nursing standards of care are implemented throughout all phases of the nursing process and delivery of services. This position provides direct skilled patient care when needed to cover breaks or for emergencies. This position works in tandem with other staff assigned to the shift. This position works within multiple levels of patient care and is coordinated across a continuum. Adheres to and references the professional codes of conduct, regulatory agency standards, the Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing, professional codes of ethics, and scope of discipline practice guides to ensure various levels of nursing personnel function within their scope of practice. Responsible for communicating, implementing, and clarifying nursing policies at the shift level. This position assists with implementing performance improvements at the shift level along with procedures at the shift level. This position participates in and prepares nursing personnel for onsite surveys, monitors documentation, and ensures the quality of care is rendered according to the State Board of Nursing, The Joint Commission, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment the Colorado Department of Personnel Rules and Regulations, and any other accrediting or certifying agencies that the hospital recognizes and follows. Responsibilities also include the provision of safe, appropriate nursing care on the shift by effective deployment of nursing staff resources through collaboration with the staffing office, ensuring there are enough staff including those with licenses on each shift, coordination and timely statistical reporting of incidents, acuity, QA/PI activities, implementation of department policies and standards of care, responsible for the education of the nursing staff on their shift(s) and retention of nursing staff on their shift(s). Duties in this position include: Management/Clinical Direction & Supervision: + Performs as the campus-wide (House) nursing supervisor while on duty. + Is responsible for the direction, supervision and management of all Nursing staff of the assigned shift, campus wide, while working in conjunction with nursing leadership. + Performs as the assigned Nursing Administrator on-call (NAOC). + Provides oversight of nursing staff performance by direct observation. + This is accomplished by rounding on each unit during their shift. + Is responsible to ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies. + Assures emergency response skills are maintained, and training offered as needed. + Provides oversight and acts as a resource for staffing schedules by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the shift. + Addresses identified sub-standard performance issues and/or policy violations at the lowest level and communicates these to the Staffing Office Nurse Manager within appropriate time frames. + Immediately communicates all reportable occurrences to the Administrator On-Call (AOC), the appointing authority (ADON), and assure that nursing staff have documented the occurrence on the appropriate forms and in the health record. + For severe occurrences such as a patient death, this position will notify the above authorities and also report to the DON. + Conducts Code Zero drills on assigned shifts and evaluates performance. + Responds to all Code Zero drills and medical emergencies, + Reviews all charting and assists with charting if needed, including the incident report related to the incident + Stays on unit and assists until all is completed correctly unless called to another emergency. + Provides follow up after return to normal operations if needed. + Responds to all episodes of Seclusion and Restraint. + Provides real-time audit of documentation and does not leave until documentation corrections are addressed. + Completes random Nextel phone audit to ensure charge RN is carrying the unit Nextel + Calls and gets a report for all admissions in the absence of the clinic nurse. QA/PI & Nursing Trackers: + This position directs actions to maximize the quality of patient care at the shift level by directing and coordinating the timely reporting of statistical and quality assurance data. + This position reviews patient occurrences and responds to performance issues of assigned staff/shift. + Performs audits of nursing documentation to identify and address staff deficiencies as directed by the Unit Nurse Manager. + Also, collaborates with non-nursing personnel to address related performance issues identified by audit, in conjunction with the Unit Nurse Manager. Staff Development/ Competencies: + Performs department annual competencies check offs working in collaboration with Staff Education, Nurse Educators, etc + This position implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring, training, leadership, and providing feedback through evaluation and in the moment coaching. + Manages, communicates, and demonstrates expectations for required competencies. + Identifies and provides needed training to assigned staff. + Promotes staff development and training by reinforcing staff compliance with hospital wide mandatory training. Conduct Code Zero drills on assigned shifts and evaluates the post-drill performance. + Provides corrective training for substandard performance in the moment. + This position maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance. + This position must adhere to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHHIP Code of Ethics. + Maintains current knowledge of NEC minutes, new policies, standards, updates, and literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates. Patient Care/ Nursing Care: + This position is responsible for the nursing care provided on assigned shifts and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. + This position 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. + This is accomplished through providing follow up to ensure the standard of care is being followed; ie., documentation for seclusion or seclusion/restraint monitoring, proper procedure for respiratory services, oxygen and oxygen equipment, laboratory services after hours, and obtaining data from the AED. + Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patients prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, handing out diet trays, or starting an invasive procedure. + Follows and maintains Infection Control standards and regulations. + This position evaluates concerns related to the nursing care plan by assessing, identifying, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the plan of care given based on clinical judgment. + This position advocates for patient rights regarding any mental health legal issues and adheres to 27-65 statute and CMHHIP policies and procedures in this regard. + This position provides emergent interventions in critical situations as necessary. + This position can be utilized to provide coverage as needed on the shift. Supervision: + This position serves as an individual contributor who may explain work processes and train others and serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team. + This position will be a co-planner and able to assist with performance reviews. + Coaches and mentor staff within the department. + Contributes to and foster a cohesive team and positive work environment. + Removes barriers once identified and ensure employees have the tools they need to succeed + This position may interview applicants, recommend hire, promotion, or transfer opportunities. Other Duties as Assigned: + Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) AND Three years (3) of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Substitution: Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis Preferred Qualifications: + Previous state service + Scheduling experience in a hospital setting or experience using a scheduling system + supervisor experience to include performance reviews, disciplinary and conflict management. 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) + 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 take down + 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. + Shift Work- May be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHIP + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation 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. + Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. 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 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 + 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 STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)    Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support) NA 01 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. 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 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 04 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. 05 Are you a Veteran requesting Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of DD214 06 Tell us about a time when you had to use your triage skills for a complex situation. What part of the situation was least and most challenging? Describe the outcome of the situation. 07 How do you adapt to change in a high paced environment? 08 What is your experience in managing multi-disciplinary staff members? 09 The staffing office is a unique unit with multiple customers needs, how would you prioritize the needs of the staffing office? 10 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 Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. Do you meet this requirement? + Yes + No 11 Please provide us with your RN License number. 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