Salary: $8,876.00 - $12,425.00 Monthly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: DEN 34376 NURSE MGR 09.2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Denver, CO.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies.
Department Contact Information: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.
Who may apply: This position is open to state of Colorado residents only.
Location: This position is located in
Denver, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description of JobThis position provides management, supervision, and direction for a large clinic or multiple professional skilled nursing care units for incarcerated inmates in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Responsible and accountable 24 hours per day for the nursing management and administration of a clinical unit;
- Provide leadership and vision while supervising, organizing, and reviewing and evaluating the work (to include Performance Management Documents) of all assigned staff;
- Responsible for the hiring and recommending corrective and disciplinary action of all assigned staff;
- Assume responsibility for payroll, scheduling of Nurse III's, approves and monitors schedules for floor nurses and agency usage, and day-to-day operational activities;
- Ensure that assigned staff receives appropriate in-service education and training;
- Assist the Health Services Administrator and may function in that capacity in their absence;
- Responsible for liaison interface between the Clinical Unit and other DOC departments, other facilities, and outside agencies;
- Facilitate team building within the unit and between the Clinical Unit and other DOC departments;
- Responsible for budget, reporting, conflict resolution, inmate grievances, and maintaining a comprehensive inmate medical record;
- Responsible for maintaining the standards of care for the work unit;
- Directing and coordinating the timely reporting of statistical and quality assessment data;
- Perform as a resource person for all standards, including ACA, and is responsible for nursing components of accreditation;
- Review and monitor CQI compliance;
- Formulate and implement policies and procedures essential to promoting quality care;
- Responsible and accountable for ensuring staff compliance with all Life/Safety policies and procedures;
- May occasionally be required to participate in restraining an inmate for medical reasons;
- Attend training programs as assigned including 2 day self-defense to ensure self protection skills.
** You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records **Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant part-time and full-time work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Applicants must possess a valid, active Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC);
- Applicants must have four (4) years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.
SUBSTITUTIONS:- Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.* *You must attach a copy of your transcripts to utilize the substitutions. Your transcripts must contain the name of the college/university, type of degree received, date the degree was awarded/conferred, your name, last four of social security number or student ID number.
Required Competencies:
- Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
- Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
- Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
- Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues;
- The ability to be an effective leader in a complex environment;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and disciplines;
- Advanced knowledge of clinical skills;
- Ability to facilitate patient care within a multi-disciplinary health care program.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population.
- At least two years of nursing supervisory experience. Supervision is exercising span and control over subordinate staff to include coaching, mentoring, daily monitoring, performance management (planning, reviewing and evaluating), resolving complaints/grievances at the informal level, responsibility for scheduling and leave approval, and providing input that could impact pay, status, or tenure;
- Professional experience as a registered nurse in a correctional environment;
- Experience supervising professional health care staff in an acute patient care environment.
- ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
For more information regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at or 719-723-3973
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside 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 must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment
- Must be 21 years of age;
- Possess a valid driver's license; Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED;
- Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
- Successfully pass all module
