Job Description
JOB Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: *** 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. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;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 residents only who meet the minimum requirement listed on this announcement.Position Location: This position is located in Denver, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This position will perform routine support services and clinical tasks for the incarcerated offenders in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, telehealth, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency interventions as indicated. This position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays. The duties include but are not limited to: Provide assistance to the telehealth provider by scheduling regional medical appointments and providing medical assistance to include such activities as taking medical histories, vital signs, height and weight, and documenting appropriately; other treatments include, but are not limited to, dressing changes, suture removal, medicated nebulizer treatments, eye/ear irrigations;Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures;May administer medications if consistent with training program and completes DOC training program to administer medications;May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons;Perform all types of clinical support services necessary for the operations of a clinical unit which might include answering phones, and maintaining office equipment and supplies including forms for the clinical unit, and ordering and maintaining medical supplies for store rooms and examination rooms;Coordinate grievances by logging and mailing back responses. Complete flow sheets of all types both paper and electronic;Order and restock patient education materials in appropriate areas of the clinic. Order medications and restock medication rooms including pulling outdated medications;Observe and report to a medical provider, dentist, or mental health professional the observed physical and emotional condition of inmates including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick line sick-call and emergencies using skills and appropriate protocols;Demonstrate adequate interpersonal skills to communicate successfully in person, on the telephone, and during telehealth appointments with all necessary contacts within DOC and outside agencies; Promote and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including but not limited to counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control.May be required to travel to other facilities as needed. 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 not