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Location : Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILG 00111 02/29/2024
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 3/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is open ONLY to Colorado State Residents
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado's veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term and short-term rehab, have a secured memory care neighborhood, and are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 18% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff.
The purpose of the work unit is responsible for supporting all functions of the Nursing Department. This includes maintenance of policies, procedures, staffing plans, acuity patterns, resident medical records, fiscal records, employee records related to timekeeping and scheduling, as well as accurate transcription of physician orders, scheduling resident appointments, coordinating modes of transportation, and maintaining meeting minutes and schedules.
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CDHSCareers
Description of Job
This is a regular, full-time, in-person position at Fitzsimmons Veterans Community Living Center
Shifts are typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 04:30 pm
May be required to cover CNA shifts as needed, which may include evenings, nights, and/or weekends
Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.
This position has the responsibility of scheduling all direct care staff (24/7) at appropriate levels as indicated by fluctuating acuity levels and individual staff competencies. This position will support accounting services by maintaining accurate and timely payroll records for all nursing staff. Additionally, the individual in this position will utilize complex computer software systems in the completion of scheduling and payroll functions and will be utilizing word processing in the maintenance of other records. It also the responsibility of this individual to monitor all nursing licensures and certifications, track employee performance, review due dates, and ensure compliance for all nursing employees.
Primary Job Duties:
Scheduling
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or in an occupational field related to direct care and/or workforce scheduling.
Substitution:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
(Must attach unofficial transcripts to the application, for education as a substitution to be credited)
Special requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact (recruiter's email)
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.
ADAA 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
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:
Please note that each agency's 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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Please describe in detail your experience, qualifications, and knowledge base working within a professional office setting with a diverse workforce managing, coordinating and maintaining staffing schedules within online scheduling systems and database/tracking systems? Please indicate where this experience is listed in your state application (e.g. X years at ABC company).
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How many years of experience do you have performing the above mentioned duties?
03
How would you describe your computer knowledge, skills and abilities (Minimal, Proficient, Advanced)?
04
Provide a detailed example at the level you have indicated in question #3 (above).
05
What are the most important traits of a successful scheduler?
06
Describe in detail your approach to working with large groups of teammates with diverse personality types.
07
Please consider this scenario:Shortly before a shift change, you become aware of two vacancies: one staff member calls in ill and another staff member calls in with transportation issues. Additionally, once the next shift starts, your team members notify you that an individual on the schedule was a no-call, no-show. Explain how you would approach this situation and describe your problem-solving and/or decision-making process.
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Location : Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILG 00111 02/29/2024
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 3/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is open ONLY to Colorado State Residents
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado's veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term and short-term rehab, have a secured memory care neighborhood, and are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 18% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff.
The purpose of the work unit is responsible for supporting all functions of the Nursing Department. This includes maintenance of policies, procedures, staffing plans, acuity patterns, resident medical records, fiscal records, employee records related to timekeeping and scheduling, as well as accurate transcription of physician orders, scheduling resident appointments, coordinating modes of transportation, and maintaining meeting minutes and schedules.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Description of Job
This is a regular, full-time, in-person position at Fitzsimmons Veterans Community Living Center
Shifts are typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 04:30 pm
May be required to cover CNA shifts as needed, which may include evenings, nights, and/or weekends
Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.
This position has the responsibility of scheduling all direct care staff (24/7) at appropriate levels as indicated by fluctuating acuity levels and individual staff competencies. This position will support accounting services by maintaining accurate and timely payroll records for all nursing staff. Additionally, the individual in this position will utilize complex computer software systems in the completion of scheduling and payroll functions and will be utilizing word processing in the maintenance of other records. It also the responsibility of this individual to monitor all nursing licensures and certifications, track employee performance, review due dates, and ensure compliance for all nursing employees.
Primary Job Duties:
Scheduling
- Develop and maintain an accurate long-term schedule for direct care nursing staff that reflects the needs of the residents and the competencies of the nursing staff.
- Utilizes concepts of fiscal accountability, creativity, and flexibility in the day-to-day adjustment of
the schedule in response to fluctuations in staffing or resident care needs. - Reports daily hours per patient day to the Director of Nursing and the nursing home administrator.
- Assures that staffing does not exceed budget. Schedules staff for competency
training, etc.
- Supports the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing with Administrative support as needed.
- Contributes to the development of an in-house staffing pool designed to ensure available resources to cover unexpected scheduling or staffing events.
- Maintains credentialing records for agency use.
- Assures all other staffing options have been eliminated before the utilization of agency nursing. Must have Director of Nursing pre-approval
- Accurately monitors call-ins and vacation time. Informs the Director of Nursing when a pattern of call-ins or excessive call-ins is identified.
- Maintains accurate nursing staff profiles to ensure current licensure/certification of staff, current immunization or health screening as appropriate, current records of all nursing staff performance appraisals and due dates, and revisions to timekeeping system to include leave requests, absences, missed punches, etc., utilizing Kronos timekeeping System and Achieve Software.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or in an occupational field related to direct care and/or workforce scheduling.
Substitution:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
(Must attach unofficial transcripts to the application, for education as a substitution to be credited)
Special requirements:
- A current, active CNA license is required to perform the essential duties of this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years of work experience as a CNA, Scheduler, or combination thereof.
- At least 1 year of Customer Service
- experience in an office/work unit management role
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite, and/or Google Platform (Docs and Sheets)
- Process implementation and creation skills
- Ability to multitask regularly
- Detail oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient analytic and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time-management skills
- A full background is required which includes, a CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks (Skill Survey), Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
- Pre-Employment Physical/Tests: must be willing to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test and other vaccinations required by the state and facility.
- Shift Work: Eligible for and may be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime
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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact (recruiter's email)
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:
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org 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
- BenefitHub state employee discount program
- 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. 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.
ADAA 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
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:
Please note that each agency's 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.
01
Please describe in detail your experience, qualifications, and knowledge base working within a professional office setting with a diverse workforce managing, coordinating and maintaining staffing schedules within online scheduling systems and database/tracking systems? Please indicate where this experience is listed in your state application (e.g. X years at ABC company).
02
How many years of experience do you have performing the above mentioned duties?
- 3-4 years of experience
- 4-5 years of experience
03
How would you describe your computer knowledge, skills and abilities (Minimal, Proficient, Advanced)?
- Minimal
- Proficient
- Advanced
04
Provide a detailed example at the level you have indicated in question #3 (above).
05
What are the most important traits of a successful scheduler?
06
Describe in detail your approach to working with large groups of teammates with diverse personality types.
07
Please consider this scenario:Shortly before a shift change, you become aware of two vacancies: one staff member calls in ill and another staff member calls in with transportation issues. Additionally, once the next shift starts, your team members notify you that an individual on the schedule was a no-call, no-show. Explain how you would approach this situation and describe your problem-solving and/or decision-making process.
08
By clicking below, I have read the official job announcement for the position, understand the requirements for the position, and acknowledge that my name will be removed from the eligib...
