Pueblo, CO State of Colorado
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Nurse I – Nurse Educator – CMHHIP
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Nurse I – Nurse Educator – CMHHIP
Salary
$43.80 – $61.31 Hourly
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIB 06175 07/01/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH – CMHIP
Opening Date
07/01/2025
Closing Date
7/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Tricia Jepsen- tricia.jepsen@state.co.us
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.
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Department Information
Registered Nurse I-Full Time
CMHHIP
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.
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Description of Job
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:
The work unit exists to provide educational instruction and training for nursing staff within the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo’s (CMHHIP) Nursing Education. Nursing Education is a professional environment where new, returning, and existing staff can grow and develop. Nursing Education encompasses activities that include Nursing Orientation, Nurse Residency Program, Behavioral Electronic Health Record (BEHR) training, Annual Nursing Competency Fair, Nursing Student Clearance and Placement, Nursing Onboarding Processes, and specific unit program education. Nursing Education develops, facilitates, and manages nursing implementation of policy, procedure, & theory-based curriculum to prepare nursing staff with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to safely provide high-quality mental health care across the care continuum at CMHHIP.
This position provides educational instruction and training for nursing staff at CMHHIP based on current standards of care, CMHHIP policy, and Nursing Department Procedures. The instruction/training provided includes but is not limited to Nursing Employee Orientation, Nursing Behavioral Electronic Health Record (BEHR), just-in-time (JIT) training, discipline-specific training as requested by the Nurse Executive Committee, preparing annual nursing competency modules for Cornerstone Learning Management System, and planning, leading, and supervising the Nursing Department’s Annual Nursing Competency Fair.
This position reports to the Nursing Education Manager.
Nursing Orientation Including Electronic Health Record Education & Instruction:
This position is responsible for instruction and training for Nursing Orientation.
Works to ensure that nursing education promotes the development of a competent, confident nursing workforce, healthy work environment, and a safe, reliable, patient-centric experience of care within the forensic, mental health practice setting.
Teaches, trains, coaches, mentors, and supports new nursing staff and existing staff in all aspects of nursing education to provide high-quality, psychiatric, forensic and medical nursing care.
Identifies any nursing staff that struggles with the learning material and provides 1:1 coaching and/or applies alternate learning modalities when realistic.
Stays current on CMHHIP Policy, Nursing Department Procedure, and the standard of care to recognize and report any needed changes/discrepancies in the training curriculum to the Nurse Education Manager.
Creates an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and open communication among the nurse education team.
Models effective behaviors as facilitator, mentor, and coach, and embodies CMHHIP mission, vision, and values to include attributes of a growth mindset.
Creates a working environment that promotes retention, positive employee engagement, adherence to company policies, effective communication, collaboration, innovation, optimal productivity, and continuous learning.
Promotes a team spirit and demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching.
Provides in-the-moment coaching and gentle correction during training.
Reports any ongoing competency or conduct concerns to the Nurse Education Manager immediately and documents concerns appropriately.
Offer QAPI-Based Monthly Training/Refresher Classes for Nursing Staff:
Provides at least monthly educational refresher courses as per Nursing Department needs and Nursing Executive Committee requests.
Partners with the Nursing Operations Committee (NOC) to identify areas for improvement for Nursing Staff
Schedule, and communicate at least monthly training/refresher courses to address QAPI deficiencies. (Examples include: IPOC, S/R documentation, CSSR-S, Therapeutic Documentation, etc).
Ensures completed training rosters & curriculum are provided to Staff Education & Nursing Staff supervisors.
Competency Fair:
Act as a liaison between the Competency Fair location and the Nursing Department. The location for the Competency Fair is determined by space availability and suitability.
Partner with the Nurse Education Team to determine & map out the best-suited location for each competency station to enhance learning and minimize disruption to learning and other departments.
Work with facilities/operations and Central Sterile Supply to ensure tables, chairs, and other needed equipment are made available to facilitate learning and safety.
Collaborate with Nursing Program Assistants to create signage to ensure clear communication of stations, traffic flow, entrances, and exits.
Communicate with Nursing Program Assistants to ensure copies of Form 1052 for each discipline (Group A/B/C/D) are made available for each staff member.
Prepare and ensure scenario-based competencies are available via Computer Based Training (Cornerstone) for all disciplines at least two weeks prior to the start of the Annual Nursing Competency Fair.
Work with other departments (e.g., laboratory, pharmacy, cardiopulmonary, physical therapy) to ensure competency modules are prepared and provided to Staff Education for upload to Cornerstone within deadlines.
Act as a point-person during the Competency Fair to answer questions, troubleshoot problems and provide guidance.
Work with the Nurse Executive Committee and Nurse Education Team to communicate the competency fair expectations and station assignments.
Collaborate with Infection Control and Employee Health to offer immunizations at the Competency Fair.
Assign Nurse Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Light Duty Nursing Staff, Clinic RNs, and Nursing Program Assistants duty stations with station expectations during the Annual Competency Fair.
Communicate at least monthly to the Nursing Operations Committee any upcoming plans, proposals, deadlines, and concerns with the upcoming Annual Competency Fair.
Prepare and review Group A/B/C/D 1052 content and cover sheets for adherence to the most current CMHHIP Policy and Nursing Procedures.
Propose changes in Group A/B/C/D competency to NOC with approval by NEC prior to Cornerstone competency modules being built.
Other Duties as Assigned:
Any additional duties that aren’t covered in the previous duty statements to meet the vision and mission of the agency and the 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:
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Five (5) years total nursing experience, including 1 year psychiatric nursing experience
Six (6) months experience teaching nursing staff
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
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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
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Provide your RN license number, date, state issued, and expiration date. Please also include any certificates you currently hold.
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Do you have any State Board actions on your nursing license? If yes, please explain.
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What qualifies you for the position of Nurse Educator? Please include any relevant experience, including work history, educational level, psychiatric nursing experience, and experience teaching adults.
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Please provide a scenario where you have presented information to a large group of people (>25). What information did you present? Were you comfortable? What feedback did you receive? Did you enjoy the experience?
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Please detail any experience you have with building curriculum and/or training modules. What was the purpose of the curriculum/training module? Who was the audience? In what format did you provide the curriculum? Where was this curriculum implemented? Where did the source information for the presentation come from?
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Please explain the key parts of a competency-based nursing orientation and how they all work together. What is the ultimate goal?
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This position is responsible for organizing the 1-week-long Nursing Competency Fair for ~600 nursing staff. Describe your experience with project management and how you would go about organizing an event of this size.
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