This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Administrative Solutions (AS) provides management and oversight for key administrative and technical services that enables CDHS to achieve their goals. It is responsible for a number of support functions to make our agency as efficient, effective and impactful as possible. Administrative Solutions comprises Human Resources; Facilities Management; Audit; Business Innovation; Technology and Security; Emergency Management; Legal; Performance Management; Communications; Project Management; and Leadership & Organizational Development.
Business Innovation, Technology and Security (BITS) is responsible for managing the Department’s information technology (IT) providers, including relations with the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The division serves as the main point of contact for departmental issues involving technology resources and needs, and coordinates activities with the program staff for IT support, operations, maintenance, modernization and implementation of new IT systems.
Hybrid Position
(A minimum of 2 days per week on-site at 1600 W. 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. May require additional time on-site depending on business needs)
Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.
This position provides informatics services to CMHHIP. The position supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team and other stakeholders in decision-making in all roles and settings to achieve desired outcomes. Informatics support is accomplished through the use of informational structures, processes, and technology. The position develops and delivers initial and ongoing training on BEHR and other clinical systems for clinical end users. The position develops and distributes resources to support the efficient and effective use of BEHR and other clinical systems.
The position collaborates with the Health Information Technology (HIT) Team to test system workflows, report issues, and recommend changes. The position collaborates with Mental Health Hospital (MHH), HIT and OIT staff to continuously improve care quality, system performance, and process efficiency. This position collaborates with stakeholders to ensure business and clinical needs are met, customer/end user support is provided, and training is delivered. The position maintains expertise in nursing informatics. The position is also required to occasionally accept and perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
SubstitutionsAppropriate education in a related field will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Preferred Qualifications:
Google Suite
Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience and/or certification
User Access and Permissions
Data Analysis and Reporting
Organizational Skills
Classroom Teaching/Training
Adult Learning Theory
Curriculum Development
Competency Based Education
Conditions of Employment
Full background check and reference check required
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s 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.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail 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.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
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The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jade.green@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining 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. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
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.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 our ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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