Medical Operations Coordinator (nurse V) - Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center

Medical Operations Coordinator (Nurse V)

Salary: $110,712.00 - $155,016.00 Annually

Location: Golden, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: IKA 01716

Department: Colorado Department of Human Services

Division: OCYF - Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center

Opening Date: 12/12/2025

Closing Date: 12/28/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Primary Physical Work Address: 2901 Ford St, Golden CO 80401

Department Contact Information: Isaac.Phelps@state.co.us

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

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.

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.

The purpose of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operations associated with the statewide delivery of medical services. This position exists to provide health care expertise in supervising medical leads of the clinics in the delivery of health care services to youth in the custody of the Division of Youth Services by developing, implementing, and/or continuously improving specialized health care delivery and/or programs, which include staffing patterns and assignments, training and quality assurance review in collaboration with the DYS Quality Coordinator for medical services. This position collaborates closely with the Mental Health Services Coordinator, Substance Use Services Coordinator, Sex Offense Specific and Assessment Services Coordinator, and the OCYF Medical Oversight Team to assist the Director of Medical Operations and the Associate Director; Behavioral Health & Medical Services in developing effective integrated intervention and service delivery models.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position.

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution

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 five (5) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, one of which must have been at the level of a unit supervisor or equivalent

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Experience in Adolescent Health Care

Experience in the administration of nursing services.

Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee.

Relevant Years of state service.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, may change based on business needs.

Conditions of Employment:

Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence

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.

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check

Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License

Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.

Travel to meetings, trainings, and offices/facilities throughout CDHS.

Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.

The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

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.

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. 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 a review and rating of all the information you submit. 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.

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 (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.

You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf). You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

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