CDPHE HFEMS Reinstatement Transparency - Health Professional III RN FAA

Overview

This announcement represents the selection process for a reinstatement of a certified previous state employee. Applications will not be considered from individuals not specifically covered by strict eligibility requirements. No Applications will be accepted.

Be BOLD and make a real difference. Do you desire a career that provides opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Department Information

• Position Number: FAA
  00867
• Name:
  
  A. Fleetwood
• Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services
• Nursing Facilities

Locations and benefits include a tobacco-free campus with free parking and access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. We offer a range of benefits and professional development opportunities.

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities
• Bike to work programs with storage lockers and bike racks
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Retirement benefits with PERA options, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program and tuition assistance for college-level courses
• Flexible work-life programs
• Employee resource groups

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Public Service Lending Forgiveness resources.

WORK UNIT: The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) oversees and enforces a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, dialysis centers, EMS providers, trauma centers, long-term care facilities, and more. The division licenses, certifies and surveys facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs;

recognizes EMS education programs; certifies EMS providers and licenses air ambulance services.

This unit protects health, safety, and welfare by evaluating compliance, and provides public information on health care facilities.

Professionals in this role work independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess the care, treatment, and quality of life at various health facilities through observations, interviews, and record review. They apply statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures on a case-by-case basis to determine facility compliance/violation. They review self-reported occurrences and incidents of deficiencies and determine whether facilities intervened appropriately.

They write statements of deficiencies and act as a resource, educator, and interpreter of regulations for providers and consumers.

Minimum Qualifications / must meet one of the following options:

• Experience Only
  Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

OR

• Education And Experience

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to six (6) years. Examples include:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, nursing, psychology, or related field
• Two (2) additional years of related experience
• Current, valid RN licensure (Colorado or eNLC)

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. “See Resume” will not be accepted.

Conditions Of Employment

• Pre-employment…