CDOC Mid-Level Provider​/Advanced Level Practitioner Arkansas VALLEY

Job Title

This position provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for acute, chronic, and emergency care for inmates in the clinical setting, which could include a clinic, an infirmary, or a special needs facility.

This position is located in Ordway, CO, at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Salary: $8,876.00 - $12,425.00 Monthly

Location:

Crowley County, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 7/8/2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Department:
Department of Corrections

Opening Date: 06/10/2026

FLSA:
Determined by Position

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

The Colorado Department of Corrections mission is to support state government and the citizens of Colorado through customer service and a focus on ideas 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:

• 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. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing or current, valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from the Colorado Medical Board.

Special

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA.

Required Competencies:

• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver's license;
  Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. . The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not…