Job Description
JOB 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. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage;Paid life insurance;11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.Who May Apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only.Location: This position is Located in Denver, Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This position will provide medical assistance to patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a registered nurse at the Denver Complex.This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: In a clinical setting, assist patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, mouth care, dressing, toileting and clothing changes when incontinence occurs, ambulation and feeding;Obtains and records vital signs for review by staff nurse;Provide and assist with patient transfers and turning in bed;Report changes in patient skin condition and patient health care complaints to shift registered nurse;Empty catheter bags; offer fluids and record Intake and Output; apply external catheters;Talk with patients to keep oriented to person, place, and time;Respond to call lights and inmate requests for assistance;Assist with meal distribution;Change linen according to unit schedule;Assist patient with making of bed, picking up room, etc.;Perform dressing changes, soaks, finger stick blood glucose measurements, vital signs, and pulse oximetry under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse;Maintain appropriate tool and materials control and accountability;Participate in development of patient plan of care;May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons;Provide clerical assistance by answering phones, taking and forwarding accurate messages, transcribing medical orders, and medical record filing;Retrieve and enter kites in computerized kite log;Schedule inmates for sick line and chronic care visits according to facility specific scheduling guidelines;Under the supervision of the medication nurse, receive pharmaceuticals and verify the manifest for accuracy;Store pharmaceuticals under the direction of the medication nurse; Assist in maintaining inventory and stocking of supplies. You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records 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 or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.usSCHEDULED 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