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CDOC Mid Level Provider (RN) / Nurse Manager - (DENVER)

State of Colorado
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2026
💰 $149,100/yr($106,512/yr$149,100/yr)

About the role

Posting number: DEN 34376 NURSE MGR 07.2026

Department: Department of Corrections

Job classification: Mid-Level Provider

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Nursing, Program Management, Medical

Summary

 





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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

 In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: 

  • In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: 

    • Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

    • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined 

    • Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates

    • Medical and dental health plans; 

    • Short and long term disability coverage;

    • Paid life insurance;

    • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

    • Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;

    • Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.


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. 

Examples of duties

This 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 r

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