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Position located in Colorado Springs, Colorado

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Who May Apply: This position is only open to permanent employees of the Colorado Department of Corrections.

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.

Our vision ..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".

CORE Values

Community Safety

Dignity, Diversity and Respect

Opportunity

Collaborative partnerships

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.

For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891.

Description Of Job

ThispositionmonitorsthedeliveryofhealthcareservicesprovidedtoColoradooffenderscontractuallyhousedinprivate prison facilities; this may include out-of-state facilities. This position Serves as the liaison to CDOC Human Resources, Training Academy, and Labor Relations Unit for Clinical Services new employee interview process, onboarding, and training program; clinical staff recruitment and retention programs; and employee engagement with the Labor Management Committee. Monitor allocation expenditure of assigned contracts and ensure compliance with State fiscal guidelines. Liaison with all medical contract (agency) contracts . This position reports to the Chief of Medical Services.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Monitor clinical operations of multiple work units and act as a liaison between the DOC and the private prison health care staff;
• Provide professional health care oversight of the private facilities by monitoring contractual compliance, clinical operations and DOC clinical policy and procedures;
• Audit health care files and conduct on-site visits to ensure that services provided are consistent with quality of care parameters, standards of care, and DOC clinical policy, standards and procedures and reports the outcomes of audits;
• Ensure contract staff compliance with the offender grievance process and offender co-pay;
• Serve as the point of contact for medical inquiries and corresponds within the required time frames;
• Provide detailed information to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Associate Director of PPMU, Regional Health Services Administrator, and the Quality Assurance Administrator for all sentinel events, infectious outbreaks, deaths, and reportable incidents (AR 100-7);
• Assist with medical clearance of offenders housed at a private prison and clearing offenders for interstate compact movement;
• Attend DOC Clinical Services meetings to ensure contract compliance and relays information to the private prison Health Service Administrator's to provide technical guidance and direction;
• Monitor and assurance of compliance with the Quality Management Program (AR 700-10) consistent with ACA guidelines;
• Provide recommendations and observations for training specific to identified areas of non compliance;
• Ensure that private prison clinical staff comply with all electronic data entry and information system requirements;
• Interview offenders housed in correctional facilities throughout the state;
• Perform on-call and call back functions;
• Frequent in-state travel to include biweekly visits to each private prison is required for the position. Additional travel to DOC state facilities will be required as needed.
• Additional travel to DOC state facilities will be required as needed.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders (State, Federal, and Private agencies) and internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing success of retention and recruitment programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of retention and recruitment programs through measurable outcomes and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor Contractor performance of its obligations for each assigned Contract (medical, dental, mental health, optometry, etc.).
• Ensure the nursing education program and curriculum meet current nursing standards of care, scope of practice, CO Board of Nursing rules and policies, and correctional standards of care.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all agency/temp staff inquiries from the Chief of Medical Services, DOC PublicInformation Officer, Joint Budget Committee (JBC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other externalstakeholders.
• Evaluate staffing patterns and temp/agency staffing needs for each clinical unit in collaboration with facility HSA and facilitate placement of qualified temp/agency staff to meet its constitutional mission of providing health care to all offenders housed in DOC.
• Design strategies, systems, processes, guidelines, rules, and standards that are mission critical to Clinical Services.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Applicant must have nine years of professional experience providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician and one of the three years must have included experience auditing clinical operations in a correctional setting.
  
  

Special Qualifications

Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Substitutions

An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in the medical field plus seven years of professional experience providing direct patient care. You must attach your transcripts that include the name of the college/university, your name, the type of degree awarded and the date the degree was awarded.

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the medical field plus five years of professional experience providing direct patient care. You must attach your transcripts that include the name of the college/university, your name, the type of degree awarded and the date the degree was awarded.

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the medical field will substitute for the bachelor's degree and three years of the required experience. To utilize this substitution, you must attach your transcripts that contain the name of the college/university, your name, the type of degree awarded and the date the degree was awarded.

A Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in the medical field will substitute for the bachelor's degree and two years of the required experience. To utilize this substitution, you must attach your transcripts that contain the name of the college/university, your name, the type of degree awarded and the date the degree was awarded.

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 for compensation purposes.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience auditing clinical operations in a correctional setting;
• Experience providing oversight of a medical program.
  
  

Required Competencies

• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Clinical Services Administrative Regulations, Clinical Services Standards and Procedures, ACA standards, State/Federal Statutes, State Licensing/Credentialing and Regulatory Board standards;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the Department, with private prison staff, and external stakeholders;
• Ability to interpret, apply and relay critical information;
• Applicant must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to utilize standardized clinical auditing tools;
• Ability to work with offenders housed in a correctional facility;
• Ability to travel in a state vehicle;
• Exceptional candidate must be independent, extremely thorough and detail oriented, flexible, and be a proactive problem solver.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job , Minimum Qualifications , Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual’s current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Conditions of Employment (Promotional): Per 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not promote anyone who may have contact with a resident who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging in 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 promote anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

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.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

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 at https://spb.colorado.gov/ . A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . 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, 633 17th Street, Suite 1320, Denver, CO 80202-3604. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. As of November 12, 2013, the Board will be located at 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date, please contact the "Department Contact" listed in this announcement.

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange , at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-728-0270 .

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.