Registered Nurse III- House Supervisor -CMHHIP
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Registered Nurse III- House Supervisor -CMHHIP
Salary
$8,369.00 - $11,717.00 Monthly
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIB 03491 04/28/2026
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIP
Opening Date
04/28/2026
Closing Date
5/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
shanice.hill@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
Registered Nurse III- Full Time House Supervisor -CMHHIP
Location:1600 W 24th St, Pueblo, CO 81003
On-Site, 100% I n Person
No Remote Options Available
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.
This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 4% from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Candidate, please keep in mind that even though you may have applied for a position on a specific unit as indicated in this announcement and if the hiring manager chooses to extend a job offer to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP.
About Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.
CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.
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Description of Job
About the Position:
This position will provide nursing oversight, administrative oversight, will manage, and be a resource for nursing personnel throughout the facility. Carry a state-issued cell phone, and be responsive to calls and voicemails while on duty. Provide first line leadership and management, as well as, direction to all direct care nursing staff on assigned shift. Serve as a resource and mentor to all nursing staff on their assigned shift. Promote nursing staff efficiency by oversight of assigned duties for nursing staff. Oversee the attainment and achievement of unit/Program/Hospital/Nursing Department goals. Collaborates with other leaders across the hospital. Applications of knowledge, expertise and experience in providing safe and effective patient care. Provide immediate crisis intervention in the milieu and response to all emergency situations. This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff with clinical direction/supervision of nursing staff, QA/PI activities and to ensure compliance in all areas, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position is responsible for communicating pertinent information both up and down the chain of command as well as with other stakeholders of the nursing department including the administrator on call as needed. This position ensures nursing standards of care are implemented throughout all phases of the nursing process and delivery of services. This position will provide direct skilled patient care when needed to cover breaks or for emergencies.
Management/Clinical Direction & Supervision:
Performs as the campus-wide (House) nursing supervisor while on duty.
Is responsible for the direction, supervision and management of all Nursing staff of the assigned shift, campus wide, while working in conjunction with nursing leadership.
Provides oversight of nursing staff performance by direct observation.
This is accomplished by rounding on each unit during their shift.
Is responsible to ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies.
Assures emergency response skills are maintained, and training offered as needed.
Provides oversight and acts as a resource for staffing schedules by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the shift.
Addresses identified sub-standard performance issues and/or policy violations at the lowest level and communicates these to the Staffing Office Nurse Manager within appropriate time frames.
Immediately communicates all reportable occurrences to the Administrator On-Call (AOC), the appointing authority (ADON), and assure that nursing staff have documented the occurrence on the appropriate forms and in the health record.
For severe occurrences such as a patient death, this position will notify the above authorities and also report to the DON.
Conducts Code Zero drills on assigned shifts and evaluates performance.
Responds to all Code Zero drills and medical emergencies,
Reviews all charting and assists with charting if needed, including the incident report related to the incident
Stays on unit and assists until all is completed correctly unless called to another emergency.
Provides follow up after return to normal operations if needed.
Responds to all episodes of Seclusion and Restraint.
Provides real-time audit of documentation and does not leave until documentation corrections are addressed.
Completes random Nextel phone audit to ensure charge RN is carrying the unit Nextel
Calls and gets a report for all admissions in the absence of the clinic nurse.
QA/PI & Nursing Trackers:
This position directs actions to maximize the quality of patient care at the shift level by directing and coordinating the timely reporting of statistical and quality assurance data.
This position reviews patient occurrences and responds to performance issues of assigned staff/shift.
Performs audits of nursing documentation to identify and address staff deficiencies as directed by the Unit Nurse Manager.
Also, collaborates with non-nursing personnel to address related performance issues identified by audit, in conjunction with the Unit Nurse Manager.
Staff Development/ Competencies:
Performs department annual competencies check offs working in collaboration with Staff Education, Nurse Educators, etc
This position implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring, training, leadership, and providing feedback through evaluation and in the moment coaching.
Manages, communicates, and demonstrates expectations for required competencies.
Identifies and provides needed training to assigned staff.
Promotes staff development and training by reinforcing staff compliance with hospital wide mandatory training. Conduct Code Zero drills on assigned shifts and evaluates the post-drill performance.
Provides corrective training for substandard performance in the moment.
This position maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance.
This position must adhere to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHHIP Code of Ethics.
Maintains current knowledge of NEC minutes, new policies, standards, updates, and literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates.
Patient Care/ Nursing Care:
This position is responsible for the nursing care provided on assigned shifts and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.
This position promptly responds to patient's psychiatric and/or medical issues, participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles.
Implements audits and reviews nursing care provided on the shift.
This is accomplished through providing follow up to ensure the standard of care is being followed; ie., documentation for seclusion or seclusion/restraint monitoring, proper procedure for respiratory services, oxygen and oxygen equipment, laboratory services after hours, and obtaining data from the AED.
Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patients prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, handing out diet trays, or starting an invasive procedure.
Follows and maintains Infection Control standards and regulations.
This position evaluates concerns related to the nursing care plan by assessing, identifying, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the plan of care given based on clinical judgment.
This position advocates for patient rights regarding any mental health legal issues and adheres to 27-65 statute and CMHHIP policies and procedures in this regard.
This position provides emergent interventions in critical situations as necessary.
This position can be utilized to provide coverage as needed on the shift.
Supervision:
This position serves as an individual contributor who may explain work processes and train others and serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team.
This position will be a co-planner and able to assist with performance reviews.
Coaches and mentor staff within the department.
Contributes to and foster a cohesive team and positive work environment.
Removes barriers once identified and ensure employees have the tools they need to succeed
This position may interview applicants, recommend hire, promotion, or transfer opportunities.
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
AND
Three years (3) of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Substitution:
Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous state service
Scheduling experience in a hospital setting or experience using a scheduling system
Supervisor experience to include performance reviews, disciplinary and conflict management.
Conditions of employment :
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application.
Successfully pass all modules of the CMHHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete hospital-adopted physical interventions and CPR;
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield.
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic.
Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions;
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety.
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.
Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing.
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.
Willing and able to travel.
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Annual influenza vaccination.
Shift Work- May be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHIP
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
Disclose that information on the application.
Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
Provide your employee number from your 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.
Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.
Supplemental Information
CDHS Selection Process Explanation
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
Relevant years of state service experience.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form . Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis
Process - Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.
Your Work Experience/Job Duties
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).
Appeal Rights
You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.
You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .
You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:
At (303) 866-3300, or
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.
How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0) (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . 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 plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)
Employee Wellness program
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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us .
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
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