Mid-Level Provider Nurse Practitioner Grand Mesa Youth Services Center

Department Information

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Please note : This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

About the Division of Youth Services : The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21 who are pre-adjudicated sentenced or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum a State-funded locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice addition to residential programming the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.

We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth families and local communities in the State of Colorado at : of Job

Purpose of this Position :

Deliver health care to detained pre-trial and committed youth. Primary care is provided by licensed independent practitioners / Mid Level Providers with responsibility for a continuum of health care from initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical psychiatric and dental maintenance.

Primary Job Duties

Clinical Management. Ensuring that health screens health appraisals histories and physicals and SOAP notes reflect accurate assessments and appropriate treatments and referrals. Supervising the health screens health appraisals and physical exams of all youth admitted to the facility through observation and review of documentation by medical clinic staff. Ensure that communicable diseases are detected in a timely manner and appropriate action is taken to prevent their spread within the facility. Reports to the CDC / State Health Department per requirements in applicable cases. Serves as the facilities lead decision-maker during emergency medical situations. Approve and monitor the effectiveness of plans and adjust them as indicated. Responsible for overseeing the accuracy of pharmacy orders. Communicates pertinent and appropriate health information to facility staff families supervisors and administration to ensure ongoing optimal health care for all youth in the youth center. Functions in the medical clinic as the first line resource for staff when evaluating case complexity. Determines the need for referrals to other physicians and / or specialists for medical dental and specialty problems beyond the scope of the facility clinic in a fiscally minded manner. Main contact with the DYS Medical Director for consultation and collaboration on individual cases. Oversees and monitors the necessity coordination and transportation of youth to specialty medical services off campus. Supervises the coordination of appointments for specialty care and recommendations made by providers. Collaborates directly with the DYS Medical Director and / or other providers to determine referrals to other specialty providers in the community and that necessary follow-up is completed to ensure ongoing and continuing care of youth with special health care needs

Mental Health . Evaluate mental status and mental health conditions of youth through interview and observation. Provides basic mental health intervention. Reports mental health information. Reports to supervisor or mental health resources for further evaluation or intervention and referrals or transfers to Mental Health Hospital.

Documentation and Reporting . Thoroughly documents history exam diagnosis and treatment in medical records. Documents any communication with outside providers guardians or other interested stakeholders in the youth record as appropriate. Completes the medical logs pertinent to the medical department. Provides written guidelines (treatment plans) for staff including emergency care and to Food Services for food allergy notification.

Medical Quality Assurance Reporting and Compliance. Direct and monitor quality assurance projects by reviewing medical documents that may include but not be limited to medication administration records medication packages incident reports pharmacy invoices and Electronic Health Record documentation. Ensures that DYS medical audit standards are met in the medical clinic and responds to yearly audits by formulating and implementing corrective action plans as needed. Supervises clinical staff to ensure compliance with established treatment protocols. Communication with the Medical Operations Coordinator and Medical Authority to plan make recommendations strategize and implement any modifications and improvements for the clinic. Ensures that medical clinic staff under their supervision maintains current licensure appropriate certification and mandated annual training dictated by DYS policy and Colorado state law. Participates and assists in the coordination of health training and education for staff on the campus. Seeks out educational opportunities that will enhance the medical staffs skills. Support and coordinate training to include but not limited to CPR First Aid QMAP and the Electronic Health Record. Shares advanced training received at various seminars with the clinic and DYS medical staff. Support and coordinate health education groups for youth. Collects and reports monthly statistical data required for Behavioral Health and Medical Services and the critical incidents related to medical for the facility. Review policies and procedures on a regular basis and collaborate with facility administrators and supervisors in writing and / or revising facility medical implementing procedures. Completes the medical logs pertinent to the medical department.

Health Education. Assesses and identifies the knowledge deficits regarding general health and hygiene topics presented by youth in routine and formal encounters. Provides individual and group education regarding health promotion disease and injury prevention to youth and staff on an ongoing basis. Topics specific to this population include but are not limited to : healthy lifestyle i.e. diet exercise sleep hygiene stress management proper hygiene practices dental care STIs and safe sexual practices contraceptive options injury prevention using helmets and other protective sports gear and other issues identified by youth / staff. Identifies gender-specific educational needs of youth. Provides ongoing education regarding medication administration infection prevention and other health-related topics specific to staff.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Licensure / Certification / Experience :

Current valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing; or current valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from the Colorado Medical Board

• And Prescriptive authority - RXN status (Per DORA).
Substitutions :
• None

Preferred Qualifications : The successful candidate will have two or more years experience in the following areas :

Relevant years of State service experience

Highly Desireable Competencies :

Work Schedule :

Conditions of Employment :

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 () 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 departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

Supplemental Information

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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 (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 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 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

Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

information go to 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.

ADA 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 or call 1-.

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