YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO APPLY.

Open Continous
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Department of Corrections
Announcement #CC5719
*REVISED*

Job Title: MID LEVEL PROVIDER
Position Number: CAA-30519
Job Location: Statewide: First Openings are in:
• Denver Complex (860)
• Canon City Complex (204)
• Pueblo (219)
• Sterling (432)
• Ft Lyon (217)
• Buena Vista (552)
• Arkansas Valley/Crowley County (227)
• Trinidad (223)
• Delta/Rifle (308, 361)
• Limon (123)
POSITION VACANCIES AND LOCATIONS WILL VARY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Salary: $5,431 - $7,853 (Although this is the full salary range, new employees are typically appointed at or near the range minimum.)
Release Date: January 01, 2010 Apply By: December 31, 2010
Employment Type: Full-time
Class Code: C6S4XX
Positions may be subject to furloughs.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB:
The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is to protect the public through effective management of criminal offenders in controlled environments which are efficient, safe, humane, and appropriately secure, while also providing meaningful work and self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders with community re-entry through pro-social stabilization.

The department’s vision is to be a progressive and professional correctional system that achieves excellence by focusing on Public Service, Employees, Employee Development, Offender Management, Continuous Improvement and Inter-Governmental Relations.

If your goal is to build a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time
• Training opportunities and more

DUTIES: Position applies delegated medical protocols and agency standards or the principles, theories and advanced practices of nursing in order to obtain complete medical histories, perform physical exams to diagnose health care issues, order and review laboratory tests, assess and treat acute/chronic medical conditions, provide direct patient care to a specified patient population and prescribe medications. Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned. Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting. Perform minor medical procedures including, but not limited to, suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscessed, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails. Communicate with outside providers and internal peers as indicated to ensure continuity of care; collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issues/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns. Participate in various decision making committees as assigned to resolve system issues, assist in developing policies, protocols, standards or guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a VALID Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Colorado or any State participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) AND four years of professional nursing experience which includes one year of supervisory experience.
OR
Graduation from an accredited National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) Program and possession of a VALID Colorado Physician Assistant (PA) License issued by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners.

YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR REGISTERED NURSE/NURSE PRACTIONER LICENSE WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) may substitute for one year of the professional nursing experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) may substitute for two years of the professional nursing experience. Successful completion of a nationally accredited program accepted by the Colorado State Board of Nursing for preparation as an advanced practitioner of nursing will substitute for the four years of experience.

** ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT**

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as a part of the of the application materials.
Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in the application being rejected and applicant will not be able to continue in the selection process for the specified position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License;
• Have NO felony convictions;
• Successfully complete the Department of Corrections Basic Training upon hire and initial drug screening and random drug screening throughout employment; Possess the physical ability to successfully complete PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics);

• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• Swing a baton in a striking technique;
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

• Successful completion of a background investigation. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges;
• Willing and able to occasionally travel;
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
• 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;
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
• 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;
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

HOW TO APPLY:
All applicants must submit:

1) A completed Department of Corrections Employment Application & Self Screening Form. This form is available on the Department of Corrections website www.doc.state.co.us; please see below under “Instructions to access DOC Employment Application & Self Screening Form from the DOC website.” Employees may also access this form on the DOCNET Department of Corrections Intranet.

2) A complete Disqualification and Appeal Rights Form, Training and Experience Narrative AND the Certification Statement (see below).

3) A working email address on your application, one that is checked often, as time sensitive correspondence WILL be via email;

4) A legible official or unofficial copy of your college/university transcript(s) noting date and degree conferred, if applicable;

5) A copy of your DD214 if you are a veteran, and if disabled, a copy of your related medical documents, if applicable.
The DOC Employment Application and Self Screening Form is available from:
1) Employment Services Unit (see address below);
2) DOCNET;
3) Department of Corrections Website (see website below).

Instructions to access DOC Employment Application & Self Screening Form from the DOC website:
1) www.doc.state.co.us;
2) Click on Operations/Human Resources;
3) Click on Employment Application Form and complete (be sure to include your current email address);
4) Print out application and keep a copy for your files;
5) Send your application along with required documents to:

Colorado Department of Corrections
Attention: Employment Services/Ruben Groves /CC#5719
2862 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

THE STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATION FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST USE THE DOC EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM.

Note: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the HR office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Ruben Groves AT (719) 226-4431; email ruben.groves@doc.state.co.us. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, NO LATER THAN
FRIDAY, December 31, 2010 AT 4:00PM. NO FAXES, EMAILS, POSTMARKS, OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

EXAM INFORMATION OR NOTIFICATION MAY TAKE PLACE VIA EMAIL. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FREQUENTLY.

SCHEDULED DATES OF REQUIRED APPLICANT ASSESSMENT PROCESSES (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications are part of the selection process and may be used as part or all of the exam process to rank candidates. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties and requirements. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the DOC Employment Application.

Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resources Analyst to determine if you meet the minimum requirements. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, your application will be reviewed by a second HR Analyst. All applicants will be notified of their application status. If you disagree with the application review, you must contact our office within 5 days of the date you receive the notice of rejection of your application. If you still disagree with the decision concerning your requirements, you have the right to have your application rejection reviewed by the State Personnel Director. A request for a Director’s review must be submitted on the appeal/dispute form found on the website: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/SPB/1232721347216. It must be postmarked or received by the Director within 10 days of receipt of the notice of rejection and must include: 1) Job Title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversation(s); 5) Specific issue(s) being appealed; 6) Reasons you believe the decision to reject your application was arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule of law. Direct your request for review to: Department of Personnel and Administration, Division of Human Resources, Appeals Unit, 1313 Sherman Street, First Floor, Denver, CO 80203.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS
ARE TOBACCO FREE.

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO APPLY.