Clinical Nurse Trainer (NURSE III) - Grand Junction Regional Center (WESTERN SLOPE)

Department Information\n\nThis position 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.\n\nPlease note : This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies\n\nThis position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of (4%) from July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2026.\n\nAbout Grand Junction Regional Center\n\nGrand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is a collection of group homes that serves adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who need additional support to stabilize and return to community residential settings. GJRC's focus is on improving outcomes for individuals with IDD as well as promoting community integration. GJRC has a total of 10 homes nestled throughout established neighborhoods of Grand Valley. These homes feature warm, comfortable living spaces and private, fenced backyards with recreation equipment.\n\nDescription Of Job\n\nThe Clinical Nurse Trainer plays a vital role in developing, implementing, and delivering medical and clinical education programs for staff at GJRC. This position ensures nursing staff and direct care professionals receive comprehensive, compliant, and high-quality training to support the delivery of therapeutic services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.\n\nAdditionally, as a Clinical Nurse Trainer, you can expect to : \n

• Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and clinical content that meet regulatory and professional nursing standards.\n
• Provide engaging classroom and hands-on instruction in subjects such as nursing skills, medication administration, infection control, and body systems.\n
• Design, update, and evaluate training curricula to ensure alignment with agency needs and current medical best practices.\n
• Conduct competency checks and skills evaluations for new hires and current staff to ensure ongoing compliance and proficiency.\n
• Facilitate required certifications and programs such as QMAP, First Aid, BLS, and New Employee Orientation (NEO).\n
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and staff development teams to plan and deliver continuing education initiatives.\n
• Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and compliance documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.\n
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and support to nursing staff and co-instructors to enhance their professional growth and instructional effectiveness.\n
• Travel between group homes and program sites to conduct clinical instruction, evaluations, and on-site support.\n
• Stay current on nursing regulations, clinical procedures, and adult learning strategies to continuously improve training outcomes.\n
• Maintain active licensure, certifications, and participation in staff development meetings and required education.\n
• Support the mission of GJRC by ensuring that all nursing education upholds quality care, ethical standards, and compliance with state and federal regulations.\n\nThis position is 100% In-Person : You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Hours depend on the agency / community events and work needs. Mon-Fri 8-5, occasionally requires some evenings and weekends. Please note : Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.\n\nEducation / Licensure / Certification / Experience\n\nMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights\n\nCurrent, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position\n\nSubstitutions\n\nAppropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis\n\nSpecial Qualifications\n\nState Board of Nursing (SBON) Registered Nurse license required for this position; valid, current, and unrestricted. (Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree, as it is required for LPT training / LPT Site Director).\n\nConditions Of Employment\n
• Full background check : CDHS employees (all direct contact with vulnerable persons) : 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) and reference check required\n
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.\n
• Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training / meetings / client visits / etc.\n
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border\n
• Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.\n
• Travel – Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a state vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize a personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position is required to use a state vehicle to transport residents.\n
• TB test is required, requires Influenza and other vaccines as required by state and facility; must be 18 years or older.\n
• Pre-employment Physical / Tests – Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects\n
• Nurses : New Compact Rule\n
• Starting Jan. 2, 2024, if you have a multistate license and change your primary state of residence to another state within the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), you must apply for a license in that state within 60 days.\n
• If this latter step is not completed within the allotted time frame, your previous license may expire. This puts you at risk of practicing without a license. As an example, if you are a registered nurse with a multistate license from Arizona practicing in Colorado and you move to Colorado, you have 60 days to apply to Colorado's Board of Nursing for a new multistate license. These changes were part of the final rules passed by the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators at its annual conference in August. The eNLC allows for mobility and creates a more robust workforce by allowing nurses to practice in Colorado with licenses from other compact states. New Compact Rule Link : https : / / dpo.colorado.gov / Nursing / News\n
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must : \n
• Disclose that information on the application.\n
• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.\n
• 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.\n\nCDHS Selection Process Explanation\n\nEmployment 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.\n
• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies : \n
• Relevant years of state service experience.\n\nMinimum Qualification Screening Process\n\nA 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. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."\n\nYou must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.\n\nComparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review\n\nAfter minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.\n\nYour Work Experience / Job Duties\n\nDocument your work experience / job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.\n\nIf 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.\n\nSupplemental Questions\n\nAnswer 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).\n\nAppeal Rights\n\nYou 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 website.\n
• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.\n
• You can find the official appeal form here .\n
• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board : \n
• By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or\n
• Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or\n
• Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or\n
• Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department's action.\n\nContact The State Personnel Board For Assistance\n
• At (303) 866-3300, or\n
• 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 webpage.\n\nSupplemental Information\n
• How to apply to the State of Colorado (Youtube Video, Runtime 3 : 59, Closed Captions Available)\n
• The Assessment Process\n
• For additional recruiting questions, please contact natasha.story@state.co.us\n\nAbout Us & Benefits\n\nIf 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 . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer : \n
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans\n
• Medical and dental health plans\n
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account\n
• Paid life insurance\n
• Short- and long-term disability coverage\n
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave\n
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center\n
• Employee Wellness program\n
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more\n
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions\n
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .\n\nOur Values\n
• 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.\n
• 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.\n
• We hold ourselves accountable : We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.\n
• Transparency matters : We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.\n
• We are ethical : We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.\n
• Collaboration helps us rise together : We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.\n\nADA Accommodations\n\nCDHS 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.\n\nThis 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 .\n\nEEO Statement\n\nThe State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer\n\nWe 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.\n\nAdditional Support For Your Application\n\nToll Free Applicant Technical Support\n\nIf 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, 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.