Licensed Practical Nurse I - MHTL Homes Pueblo West

Licensed Practical Nurse I - MHTL Homes Pueblo West

Salary

$23.46 - $28.15 Hourly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

IIC 07390 8/5/2026

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OBH - CMHIFL

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

183 South Wiggins, Pueblo West, CO 81007

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

juanita.valle@state.co.us

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.

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Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

About the Mental Health Transitional Living Homes

The CDHS Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health's Transitional Living Homes Program was created to increase bed capacity for persons in need of residential behavioral health treatment. House Bill (HB) 22-1303 has authorized new beds to be used for persons needing residential services at a less restrictive level of care and to reduce and eliminate the backlog of such persons in more restrictive settings. HB 22-1303 directs the Department of human services (department) and the Department of health care and Policy Financing to create, develop, or contract to add at least 125 additional beds at mental health residential treatment facilities (treatment facilities) throughout the state for adults in need of ongoing supportive services. The bill also requires that the department renovate a building at the mental health hospital at Fort Logan to create at least 16 additional civil beds for such persons. These beds serve as a step-down option from inpatient care and as a step-up when deemed medically necessary and lower-level of care settings can no longer adequately and safely provide effective care.

Description of Job

On-Site Work Location

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

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

About the Position:

The Nurse I provides foundational psychiatric and medical nursing care within the scope of practice for the LPN license within the MHTL Homes. This position is responsible for executing daily clinical operations, including medication administration, clinical assessments, order transcriptions, and health education. Working as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse I ensures client safety, supports treatment continuity during admissions and discharges, and fosters client independence through targeted health and wellness education.

Medication Administration and Transcription:

• Responsible for the administration of Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) and routine medications in strict accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Responsible for accurately transcribing written physician orders, updating MARs/TARs (Treatment Administration Records) per provider instructions, and conducting regular medication counts.
• Responsible for coordinating directly with the pharmacy for timely reordering and inventory management.

Clinical Assessment, Documentation and Health Education:

• Conducts various physical and psychiatric assessments as needed to evaluate client status (e.g. vital signs, basic mental status checks), documents all findings accurately and chronologically within the Electronic Health Record Page 2 of 12 State of Colorado Position Description 1/2025 (EHR).
• Prepares and facilitates client groups focused on health education, medication management, personal hygiene, and infection control.

Care Collaboration, Admissions, and Discharges:

• Collaborates closely with the Advanced Practice Provider, the MHTL Home clinical team, and the Medical Director to optimize client care.
• Works in lockstep with the multidisciplinary treatment team to facilitate safe, structured client admissions and discharges.
• Actively attends and contributes clinical insights during Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings when and if available.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I (C6T1XX)

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Current, valid licensure as a Licensed Practicing Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Complete Board-approved IV certification course including supervised clinical; OR document completion of such from another state. Maintains evidence (both LPN and employer) of original documentation and demonstration of IV knowledge/judgment/skill

Follows written IV policies and procedures approved by medical staff, nursing, and agency administration

Advanced Educational Preparation for LPNs in Colorado is limited to IV certification

No Substitutions

Work Experience: Hospital settings, including mental health; Department of Corrections; Detox/Rehab Facilities; and medical environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adults diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

• Qualified in electronic medication administration records (eMAR)

• Clinical and psychiatric assessment skills

• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication monitoring

• Experience providing medication education to clients

• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or nursing groups

• Verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention skills

• Knowledge of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary treatment team

• Strong clinical documentation and EHR experience

• Strong critical thinking, organization, and time management skills

• Experience using Google Workspace

Conditions of Employment:

• [Standard/full] background check and reference check required

• 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.

• Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

• Disclose that information on the application.

• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

• 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.

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. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
• Relevant years of state service experience.

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 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 in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

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

Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If 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.

Supplemental Questions

Answer 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).

Appeal Rights

You 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.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

• By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

• Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

• Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

• Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

• The Assessment Process

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

• 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.

This 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.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We 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.

Additional Support For Your Application

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 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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• I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Your application may be considered incomplete if you do not provide this information. An incomplete application may not move forward in the Selection process. If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.

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Behavioral Health Experience: How many years of experience do you have working as an LPN in a behavioral health, mental health, or residential care setting, and how have you applied recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care during that time?

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Medication Administration & Refusals: For how many years have you administered psychotropic medications and monitored for adverse reactions, and what specific steps do you take when a client refuses their medication?

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Crisis De-escalation & Clinical Judgment: Over your years in nursing, describe a specific time you de-escalated a client in crisis or made a critical decision regarding a change in mental status. What interventions did you use and what was the outcome?

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Interdisciplinary Care & Facilitation: How many years of experience do you have collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, and direct care staff on treatment plans, and how would you design and facilitate a health education group for individuals with serious mental illness?

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Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: How many years have you managed clinical documentation in regulated healthcare environments, and what specific practices do you use to ensure medication records and assessments remain accurate and compliant?

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