DOC Nurse Supervisor - Sterling

Job Overview

Nurse III Supervisor – Sterling, CO
Open to Colorado state residents only.

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Retirement benefits (PERA Defined Benefit or Contribution Plan, 401(k), 457 plans)
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities

• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner to maintain comprehensive inmate medical records.
• Deliver patient education, including self‑care techniques and medication side‑effect information.
• Provide individualized patient care in a clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting.
• Perform routine and emergency physical and emotional assessments during triage and emergency situations.
• Promote safety and security in the clinical environment, including contraband control and instrument counting.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, and performance management plans; coordinate staff orientation, hiring, and shift operations.
• Recommend and monitor compliance with policies and procedures; act as on‑call supervisor and arrange for coverage or overtime.

• Current, valid Registered Nurse license from the Colorado Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Three (3) years of full‑time RN experience providing patient care.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of required experience (transcripts required).
• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing may substitute for two years of required experience (transcripts required).

• Effective staff supervision
• Clinical competence in offender patient care
• Maintenance of licensure and credentials
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• English language proficiency and clarity in written documents
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking to resolve issues
• Creation of accessible documents following plain language guidelines
• Self‑control and resilience in stressful or potentially violent environments
• Alertness, emotional stability, and mental resilience throughout shifts
• Stress tolerance, confinement adaptability, and high‑stakes interaction capability

• One year or more of nursing supervisory experience
• Registered Nurse experience in a correctional environment

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on merit and fitness, with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.