Central Medical Supply Supervisor - NURSE III - G Wing Fort Logan
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Central Medical Supply Supervisor - NURSE III - G Wing Fort Logan
Salary
$100,443.20 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIC-07345 8/15/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIFL
Opening Date
08/15/2025
Closing Date
8/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan 3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
About Fort Logan:
The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds, over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.
Through our core values listed below, CMHHIFL staff is committed to:
Individual dignity and respect.
Person-centered, evidence-based care.
Trauma informed recovery.
Multidisciplinary collaboration.
Diversity and inclusion.
Strong family and community partnerships
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Description of Job
About the position:
Work Arrangements: In-person and On-Call rotation
This position functions as the unit supervisor for Central Medical Supply (CMS) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of daily operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. The role involves advanced clinical decision-making and independent interpretation of complex standards to develop and implement hospital-wide systems and procedures related to medical supply and sterilization practices.
This position exercises direct control over assigned staff and resources, ensures compliance with standards from regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), and actively participates in hospital-wide initiatives such as infection control, safety, and emergency preparedness. The incumbent collaborates with clinical departments, mentors staff, and contributes to the development of policies and continuous quality improvement initiatives to support patient safety and organizational goals.
Duties include:
Central Medical Supply (CMS):
Leads and oversees the Central Medical Supply (CMS) program for the hospital, ensuring efficient and compliant management of clinical supplies and durable medical equipment.
Leads and manages all aspects of the Central Medical Supply (CMS) program to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care across the hospital.
Oversees daily CMS operations including the procurement, inventory, distribution, and tracking of clinical supplies and durable medical equipment (DME).
Monitors usage trends, expiration dates, recalls, substitutions, and stock rotation to ensure product integrity and patient safety.
Coordinates the preventive maintenance, cleaning, and repair of DME and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Provides clinical and technical guidance to staff on the appropriate selection and use of supplies.
Maintains Code Blue cart readiness and ensures emergency supplies are stocked and compliant
Ensures all products are stored, labeled, and handled according to infection control and safety protocols.
Collaborates with vendors and internal departments to resolve supply issues and maintain reliable sourcing.
Partners with Environmental Services, Maintenance, and Safety teams to ensure CMS areas are secure, clean, and operational.
Covers CMS functions during staff shortages or critical service needs to maintain continuity.
Regularly evaluates and adjusts PAR levels based on clinical demand and usage trends.
Maintains an up-to-date DME database to support accurate billing, patient/equipment tracking, and regulatory compliance.
Sterile Processing Department (SPD:
Oversees all aspects of instrument and equipment decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution.
Develops and maintains departmental processes based on professional practice standards and regulatory requirements from AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA, and CMS
Designs and implements sterilization workflows tailored to hospital-specific needs, informed by root cause analysis, internal audits, and process improvement data.
Manages the life cycle of sterilization equipment including procurement, routine maintenance, and performance monitoring; ensures proper use of sterilants and chemical indicators.
Safely and efficiently reprocesses reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes according to professional standards and regulations that do not damage the items.
Maintains all documentation required for regulatory surveys, including sterilization records, biological and chemical testing logs, equipment maintenance logs, and competency records.
Provides guidance and oversight to user departments for proper pre-cleaning and safe transport of instruments to designated clean/dirty area(s) for sterile processing.
Represents SPD in interdisciplinary meetings, infection control workgroups, and product evaluations.
Works in partnership with Environmental Services and Safety to ensure appropriate PPE usage, space hygiene, and hazard control in SPD work areas.
Engages in direct reprocessing activities as needed to ensure adequate coverage, support cross-training of team members, and maintain personal competencies on an ongoing basis, including annual validation and as required by changes in equipment, procedures, or standards.
Oversight & Supervision (CMS and SPD):
Supervises and integrates both CMS and SPD departments to ensure operational effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with patient care needs.
Plans, organizes, and manages day-to-day operations for CMS and SPD, including staffing, scheduling, equipment use, and space management.
Directly supervises CMS/SPD staff members; responsible for performance management, progressive discipline, documentation, resolve grievances, documentation, and training.
Ensure staff maintain current certifications, complete continuing education, meet all regulatory competencies, and complete annually and as needed.
Identifies training needs and facilitates skill-building across both CMS and SPD.
Develops, implements, and revises policies and procedures to reflect current standards, technology, and hospital goals.
Audits workflows, documentation, and performance metrics to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
Manages departmental budgets, reviews purchasing requests, reconciles expenses, and ensures appropriate use of resources.
Holds regular team meetings to provide guidance, updates, and coaching; facilitates communication between staff and hospital leadership.
Ensures seamless cross-coverage by rotating responsibilities with staff to maintain department familiarity and backup competency.
Serves as the primary liaison between CMS/SPD and hospital administration, infection control, clinic leads, medical providers, nursing leadership, safety, and facilities management.
The supervisor actively participates in hospital-wide initiatives through attendance at interdisciplinary meetings, committee involvement (e.g., Infection Control, Safety, Product Evaluation), and ongoing communication with clinical departments.
Staff contribute to continuous improvement by preparing and delivering routine and ad hoc reports, sharing operational updates, identifying process gaps, and providing recommendations that align with departmental and organizational goals.
The unit supports regulatory compliance and continuous improvement through accurate documentation, preparation of operational reports, and participation in audits, quality reviews, and emergency preparedness activities.
Compliance:
Acts as the compliance authority for CMS and SPD operations, ensuring all departmental functions meet or exceed regulatory standards and professional guidelines.
Applies professional judgment to interpret and implement evolving regulatory standards from CMS, TJC, AAMI, AORN, and OSHA.
Maintains departmental readiness for regulatory inspections, surveys, and audits through accurate documentation and staff preparedness.
Reviews and updates policies and procedures to reflect current standards and best practices; ensures policies are accessible and understood by all staff.
Ensures proper documentation of sterilization processes, staff competencies, equipment logs, and chemical handling.
Conducts internal audits and reviews to proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Serves as a hospital-wide resource on sterilization, infection control, and supply management standards; provides training or consultation to other departments as needed.
Partners with infection prevention and safety staff to investigate incidents, implement controls, and maintain a safe work environment.
Other Duties as Assigned:
May provide cross-coverage or serve as backup for other areas within the Medical Services Section as operationally necessary.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Substitutions
Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Special Qualifications:
Due to the juvenile population served at the MHI facilities, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age.
Must obtain Sterile Processing Certification within 2 years of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous State employee
Leadership & Supervision of CMS/SPD staff, with the ability to perform and manage day-to-day operations and cross-coverage within the Medical Services Department
Clinic operations management (skill in organizing and running multiple concurrent clinic services)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with clinical teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
Regulatory compliance - thorough understanding of Joint Commission standards, CDC, and state health regulations and ability to ensure compliance in all service areas.
Flexibility to provide coverage across other Medical Services areas and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing priorities in a hospital setting
Competency in data management, documentation, and compliance tracking using electronic systems.
Knowledge of infection control standards applicable to clinical environments and sterile processing.
Knowledge of sterile processing principles, including cleaning, sterilization, and timely distribution of medical instruments.
Skills in inventory management, supply coordination, and departmental documentation.
Ability and commitment to obtain Sterile Processing certification within two years.
Experience in behavioral/mental health settings.
Supervisory or lead experience, including workflow coordination, compliance oversight, staff training, and performance management.
Experience managing, handling, or coordinating medical equipment, devices, and supplies in clinical or hospital settings.
Experience managing, handling, or coordinating medical instruments and sterile supplies in a clinical or hospital setting.
Experience with clinical documentation, inventory tracking, and supply chain workflows related to patient care equipment.
Knowledge of hospital operational protocols and healthcare regulations (Joint Commission, AAMI standards, CMS requirements).
Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles, including sterilization processes and environmental safety.
Hands-on experience in medical supply management, sterile processing, or equipment readiness, even if gained in a clinical setting rather than a dedicated SPD/CMS department.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance tracking and ensuring equipment is service-ready and within expiration dates.
Experience in flexible environments requiring cross-coverage of multiple service areas.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants may be eligible for On-Call status
Full background check and reference check required
2-Step TB test, Annual influenza and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
Shift work- may be required to work days, evenings, and nights
Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - May be exposed to environmental cleaning solutions
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS
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 (dpa_state.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 Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact tricia.jepsen@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 (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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