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Director of Nursing Services - Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Print (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/jobbulletin.cfm?jobID=3725727&sharedWindow=0) Apply Director of Nursing Services - Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Salary $92,532.00 - $106,896.00 AnnuallyLocation Aurora, COJob TypeFull TimeDepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesJob NumberILG 00098 09/16/2022Closing9/30/2022 11:59 PM Mountain Description
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Department InformationA residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Please note: While a residency waiver has been granted for this position, this position will require obtaining Colorado residency prior to the expiration of this residency waiver on 09/29/2022.Office of Adult, Aging and Disability ServicesColorado Veterans Community Living Center at FitzsimonsColorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado’s veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long term care, short term rehab and have a secured memory care neighborhood and are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 18% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff.Visit us online at: www.colorado.gov/cdhs/veteranshomes/fitzsimonsVCLC Fitzsimons was named the #1 nursing home in Colorado and among the top 25 nationwide. recently selected as one of the number one nursing homes in America. Check out the article here ! Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of JobSummary of Position:The Director of Nursing leads, manages, plans, organizes, oversees and directs the day-to- day clinical operations of the Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center in accordance with current federal, state, local policies, laws and regulations that govern the facility. The Director of Nursing ensures the nursing staff provide the highest degree of quality care to the residents we serve. The individual in this position assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical outcomes of the facility, overseeing nursing practices of the RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. The Director of Nursing is also responsible for and accountable for data, practices, policies and procedures reviewed during QAPI, staff education, and annual CMS and VA surveys. The Director of Nursing collaborates with the Nursing Home Administrator to address deficiencies cited during surveys and is responsible for supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist and Nurse Managers, while reporting directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.Job Duties:Leads, manages, oversees, organizes, plans and directs the day-to-day activities, including compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and guidelines; implementing policies and procedures that meet the highest standards of care and supports the improvement of quality measures; and assuming the responsibility for ensuring quality services are being provided by the nursing staff to the residents and veterans we serves.
Serves as a resource and role model for nursing staff.
Responsible for fostering and maintaining positive working relationships with residents and their families, between nursing staff members and between nursing staff and other Fitzsimons employees.
Acts as a representative of the facility.
Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the Nursing Department
Responsible for and accountable for the employee/employer relationship, including recruitment, selection, performance management, and retention.
Responsible for and accountable for all aspects of complying with state and federal quality measures imposed by the long-term care regulations and state, federal and VA standard clinical practices.
Uses data to improve quality measures, address trends and/or deficiencies.
Participates in investigations related to MANE (Misappropriation, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation) allegations and concerns
Responsibility includes addressing attendance and performance/behavior issues as the Appointing Authority while guiding nurse management to be strong, competent leaders.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing OR any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Six (6) years of full-time (or equivalent part-time/contract) professional experience in skilled nursing or long-term care management including (2) two years as a supervisor or equivalent.
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution. (Two additional years of experience will substitute, as indicated below.)
Substitutions :
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility
Experience managing the COVID pandemic in a long-term care facility
Experience using data to improve performance
Experience having developed and applied a philosophy of person-centered care in a long term care environment
Conditions of Employment:
Full Background - Name check, TRAILS, CAPS and Fingerprinting
Must complete a TB Test
Must possess a valid, current Colorado Driver's License
Must possess and maintain a current CPR certification
Must possess and maintain current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Shift Work: May be required to work all shifts, weekends and holidays
Essential Services Designation: required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.
Travel may be required to other facilities, offsite meetings and could include overnight stays.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Effective September 20, 2021, this position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination within thirty (30) business days of hire. Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, please contact CDHSHumanResources@state.co.us Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
On or after October 31, 2021, each facility shall ensure all newly hired employees, direct contractors, or support staff members are fully vaccinated at the time of hire, or receive their first dose of a two-dose protocol, or a single-dose vaccination, prior to providing any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients.
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 ( dpastate.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 InformationHow to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact karina.sanchez@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 MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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