Registered Nurse II - CMHHIP

Pueblo Community College; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work arrangements (eligibility)

Job summary

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is seeking a Registered Nurse II for full-time, 100% in-person shifts. The role provides nursing and administrative leadership across units with high- and low-security settings, guiding staff and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include directing nursing staff on shift, crisis intervention, quality of care, and collaboration with hospital committees.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in Colorado.
• Two years of professional nursing experience.
• Ability to lead and coordinate nursing staff on shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing oversight and clinical supervision for assigned shift.
• Direct nursing staff and ensure safe, therapeutic care for patients.
• Lead in unit-wide initiatives and participate in hospital committees.
• Perform crisis intervention and coordinate with other disciplines as needed.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

High-Acuity Care

BLS/CPR Certified

Job description

Registered Nurse II - Full Time Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)

100% In‑Person

This position is required to work at the assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

A Shift. Days 6:30a‑7p or B Night 6:30p to 7a – Days worked, flex days vary

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

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.

Please Note: This posting will be open until filled (and filling multiple vacancies), not extending beyond 12 months. All applications will be reviewed as they come in until all positions are filled, we advise applicants to apply early. Posting will close on May 05, 2027.

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)

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.

Registered Nurse II - Full Time

This posting may be used to fill Multiple Units

About the Position:

Positions are Full Time, have a fixed schedule, and provide essential direct care of patients across various units. These units range from High Security to Low Security settings, with a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients experiencing psychiatric disorders, criminal involvement, or medical complexities. Staff may work in units featuring locked or unlocked doors, depending on the level of security required. Responsibilities include providing care to high‑acuity patients in secure environments, such as high‑security buildings with Sally Ports, or in lower‑security community reintegration settings.

The purpose of this position is to provide nursing oversight, administrative oversight and lead worker over nursing personnel of three or more FTE’s on a continuous basis as well as clinical supervision of all nursing staff during a specific shift. Provide direction to all direct care nursing staff on assigned shift(s). Serve as a resource and mentor to all nursing staff on assigned shift. Promote and maintain nursing staff efficiency. Oversee the attainment and achievement of Unit/Program/Hospital/Nursing Department goals for the specified shift. Primary duties consist of providing directions to nursing staff for the shift and providing therapeutic nursing care to mentally ill patients. Represents the Nursing Department in hospital‑wide committees and work groups. 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.

The Nurse II works in tandem with other staff assigned to the unit on that shift. The Nurse II works within multiple levels of patient care and is coordinated across a continuum. The Nurse II adheres to and references the professional codes of conduct, regulatory agency standards, the Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing, professional codes of ethics, and scope of discipline practice guides to ensure various levels of nursing personnel function within their scope of practice. The Nurse II is responsible for communicating, implementing, and clarifying nursing policies at the unit level. Assisting with implementing performance improvements at the unit level along with procedures at the unit level. Participates in and collaborates with the Lead Nurse to prepare nursing personnel for onsite surveys, documentation requirements, and ensures quality of care is rendered according to the State Board of Nursing, The Joint Commission, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Responsibilities also include the provision of safe, appropriate nursing care on the unit by effective deployment of nursing staff resources, ensuring enough staff with licenses on each shift, coordination and timely statistical reporting of incidents, acuity, QA/PI activities, implementation of department policies and standards of care, responsible for education of the nursing staff on their shift(s) and retention of nursing staff on their shift(s).

Clinical Direction / Clinical Supervision:

• This position is responsible for the direction, clinical supervision and of all Nursing staff of the assigned unit while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
• Assists in coordinating staffing schedules by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the unit.
• Personnel needs are communicated to the Lead Nurse immediately.
• Responsible for helping the Lead Nurse to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly.
• 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 while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
• Unit nursing staff is notified promptly of changes to processes, policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters, meetings, email and individual contact. Individual clinical supervision sessions are conducted regularly.
• Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines, department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate. Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing department.
• Functions as the charge nurse for the shift and reports any injury of staff from assaultive/combative patients, other employee absences, and/or any other safety or nursing concerns to the Lead Nurses promptly.
• Utilizes resources available in the Staffing Office.

Department Standards:

• Maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift on the unit by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance.
• Adheres to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHHIP Code of Ethics. Maintains current knowledge of new policies, standards, updates, literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates.
• Works collaboratively with all departments, providing assistance as required.
• Provides guidance and direction for daily cross shift report, directs nursing care and communication to shift personnel.
• Assures the unit(s) is directed and staffed appropriately according to hospital procedure along with assuring staffing levels are maintained and accurate.

Staff Development / Competencies:

• Implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring, training, leadership, and providing feedback through immediate feedback and guidance.
• Ensures assigned staff’s knowledge and fluency with electronic system BEHR, Cornerstone assignments to include mandatory rosters and training.
• Promotes staff development and training by supporting staff compliance with hospital wide mandatory training.
• Directs staff to follow various manuals, standards and regulations to include but not limited to: DSM, Pharmacy Formulary, Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, Physicians Orders, Court orders, Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Standards, Environment of Care Manual, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Safety Data Sheets, Colorado State Personnel Procedure Manual, Affluent Action policy, Colorado Workers Compensation guidelines, Rainbow book and Emergency Guides, ADA statutes, Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill Recommendations, Patients Rights Handbook.
• Responsible to act as a resource for staff.
• Provide direction and support to the assigned shift on the unit.
• Knows and follows regulatory guidelines.

Patient Care / Nursing Care:

• Responsible for the nursing care provided on the assigned shift of a unit and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. He/She 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/unit. This is accomplished through providing follow up for proper nursing care; ie., documentation for seclusion or seclusion and restraint monitoring, proper procedure for respiratory services, oxygen and oxygen equipment, and laboratory services after hours and obtaining data from the AED.
• Participate and ensure staff correctly identify patient prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, or starting an invasive procedure. Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations.
• Evaluates concerns related to nursing care plan by assessing, identifying, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the nursing care given based on the nursing history.
• Utilize Patient Rights for mental health legal issues and complies with policy and procedure in these areas.
• Provide intervention in critical situations as necessary.
• Counsels and educates patients on medications, physical care needs, and psychiatric care needs during group therapies, Plan of Care Reviews, Plan of Care Formulations, 1:1 therapies, talking and educating the patient's family.
• Provide coverage on the shift/unit.
• Ensures a safe milieu for patient treatment.
• Reports staff and patient issues to the Lead Nurse if urgent.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Any other duties that may need to be completed for the shift/unit and or department.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented in the work experience section of your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

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).
• Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply the nursing process to provide adequate patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to understand treatment plans and provide appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the shift through training, mentorship and development.
• Posses a strong work ethic based on a foundation of: self‑motivation, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
• Dependable, responsible, and adaptable.
• Previous State Experience.

Essential Attributes:

• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds on occasion.

Conditions of Employment:

• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons.
• CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.
• This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check.
• May work various shifts.
• Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• A pre‑employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons.

Full background check procedures and responsibilities are expressed in detail within the posting. (Relevant text omitted for brevity).

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.

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 meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part‑time work experience will be prorated.

Additional Support For Your Application:

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support. If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system call NEOGOV technical support at 855‑524‑5627 Mon‑Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

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 (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.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan 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.
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.
• 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.

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.

CDHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities.

Hospital Details

THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE