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State of Colorado Unit Nurse Manager-Adolescent Behavioral Treatment Unit CMHHIP - $25,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE!! in Pueblo, Colorado
Unit Nurse Manager-Adolescent Behavioral Treatment Unit CMHHIP - $25,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE!!
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Unit Nurse Manager-Adolescent Behavioral Treatment Unit CMHHIP - $25,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE!!
Salary
$49.70 - $69.58 Hourly
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIB 00733 6/25/24
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIP
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
7/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo 1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Jazzma Gamboa- jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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.
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Benefits
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Department Information
$25,000 Sign On Incentive
This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)
As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.
CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.
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Description of Job
About the Position:
The ABTU Unit is a high security 24/7 adolescent admissions unit that serves male and females, children and adolescents ages 12-17. The unit provides treatment for patients that are medically stable with a primary psychiatric diagnosis/conduct disorder. The Nurse Manager works in tandem with other Nurse Managers and multiple levels of professional services, as care is coordinated across a continuum. The Nurse Manager adheres to and references the professional codes of conduct, regulatory agency standards, the Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing, professional codes of ethics, and scope of discipline practice guides to ensure various levels of nursing personnel function within their scope of practice. The Nurse Manager is responsible for communicating, implementing, and clarifying nursing policies at the unit level as well as developing and implementing performance improvements at the unit level along with procedures at the unit level. Participates in and prepares nursing personnel for onsite surveys, monitors documentation, and ensures quality of care is rendered according to the State Board of Nursing, The Joint Commission, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department Personnel Rules and Regulations. The Nurse Manager for this position will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with the adolescent population on this unit by providing a positive and supportive environment for patients to work towards meeting goals and milestones that are aligned with the treatment plans and plan of care.Job Duties:
responsible for the direction, supervision and management of all Nursing staff of the assigned unit and works on all shifts and provides information to impact office to fill vacant positions via promotion, recruitment of new hires, and internal transfers. Nurse Manager coordinates staffing schedules by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients.
responsible for all the nursing services provided on the assigned unit and is responsible that all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies
communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines, department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate. Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing department
determine safe and sufficient nursing staff resources on each shift. This includes determining program plans, scheduling with other departments such as medical clinics when nursing staff are responsible for transportation and security. This may also involve determining and developing alternative clinical programming on short notice
analyzes data that was collected and ensures that if thresholds were not met, decide on a plan of action to correct deficiencies. This position addresses performance issues with staff, such as tardies, sick call, not following policies and determines the type of progressive discipline to recommend to correct behavior. This position may decide to issue the lower level progressive discipline actions such as Memorandum of Understanding or Performance Improvement Plan independently
implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring, training, leadership, and providing feedback through performance reviews and evaluation for continued staff development and assess competency needs. Position Descriptions and performance plans are kept current and provided to assigned staff to ensure they understand their job duties, expectations and required competencies. New employees to the unit and Nursing students are oriented and assigned a preceptor. Mandatory training is kept current and administered to assigned staff. This position ensures assigned staff’s knowledge and fluency with electronic system BEHR, Cornerstone assignments to include mandatory rosters and training. Creates and maintains an educational profile for each assigned staff and monitors compliance with mandatory competencies
ensure assigned staff follow various manuals, standards and regulations to include but not limited to: DSM, Pharmacy Formulary, Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, Physicians Orders, Court orders, Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Standards, Environment of Care Manual, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Safety Data Sheets, Colorado State Personnel Procedure Manual, Affirmative Action policy, Colorado Worker's Compensation guidelines, and Emergency Guides, ADA statutes, Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill recommendations, Patients Rights Handbook
responsible for the 24 hour nursing care provided on the assigned unit and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. This position promptly responds to patient’s psychiatric and/or medical issues, participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles, implements, audits and reviews nursing care provided on the unit. Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patient prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, or starting an invasive procedure. Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations
evaluate concerns related to nursing care plan by assessing, identifying, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the nursing care given based on the nursing history. Utilize Patient Rights for mental health legal issues and complies with policy and procedure in these areas. Provide intervention in critical situations as necessary
counsel and educate patients on medications, physical care needs, and psychiatric care needs during group therapies, Plan of Care Reviews, Plan of Care Formulations, 1:1 therapies, talking and educating the patient's family. This position can be utilized to provide coverage as needed on any unit
other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Four years (4)of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Professional Nursing Experience is defined as work experience as a Registered Nurse. Your application must clearly state your experience at this level; statements such as "see resume" or "nursing duties" will not be accepted.
Substitutions:
There is no substitution for the required licensure. Appropriate education will substitute for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- leadership experience as a supervisor or Unit Manager specialized professional nursing experience
Conditions of Employment:
may be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHHIP
shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening
influenza vaccination
other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado to include
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor
withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield
rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic
kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions
possess the physical ability to successfully complete physical attainment and CPR
must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety
seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing
work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
willing and able to travel
former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination 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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa @state.co.us
$25,000 SIGN ON BONUS (pro-rated for part-time)
Sign-On Incentive:
Upon approval, a sign-on incentive based on position of $25,000 (prorated if a part-time position), will be given in five payments over the course of one year:
$5,000 upon hire
$5,000 at three months of employment (90 days)
$5,000 at six months of employment (180 days)
$5,000 at nine months of employment (270 days)
$5,000 at twelve months of employment (365 days)
These incentives will be available on a funds-available basis
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 (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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 MotivateMe
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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contact elizabeth.v.ortiz @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 (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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 MotivateMe
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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
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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: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...) and/or the years that you were employed with the State:
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Are you a Veteran requesting Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of DD214
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No
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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Are you willing to work weekends and holidays? Are you willing and able to work back to back shifts and double back shifts when necessary.
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Are you willing to work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations. Are you willing to work with individuals with a range of moods behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and congenial, personal manner. I am accessible to immediate telephone communication.
Yes
No
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Are you willing to follow prescribed policies and procedures even if they may conflict with my personal preferences and are you willing and able to work with staff and patients of diversity of all social, economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds?
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No
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I am willing and able to assist patients with disabilities to do their personal care needs/Activities of Daily Living.
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No
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Are you willing to work in a secure facility in locked and unlocked environments and with the mentally ill population.
Yes
No
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An RN II brings to your attention that an employee is consistently having trouble completing S&R documentation. The RN II tells you that they have worked with the employee on two separate occasions and they still are not able to complete the documentation without help. How do you handle this situation? Select all of the best answers available that will harbor a healthy and supportive working environment.- Each correct answer is 1 point potential of 5 points total.
The Nurse Manager sits with the employee and evaluates how the employee is documenting the S&R.
The Nurse Manager delegates to the RN II to come up with an action plan and that they need to get this employee trained as soon as possible.
Identifies what the barrier and/or reason the employee is struggling with the documentation.
The Nurse Manager works with the RN II to progressively discipline the employee.
Creates an action plan that directly addresses the barriers identified.
Implements the action plan to help the employee.
The Nurse Manager tells the RN II to continue to work with the employee.
Documents what the action plan was, follow up and document if the plan helped the employee.
The Nurse Manager works with the Nursing executive team to move the employee to another unit.
The Nurse Manager holds the RN II accountable for not handling this situation at that level.
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An RN II brings to your attention that an employee is consistently having trouble during a code 0 drill. The RN II tells you that they have worked with the employee on two separate occasions and they still are not able to complete the drill appropriately without help. How do you handle this situation? Select all of the best answers available that will harbor a healthy and supportive working environment.- Each correct answer is 1 point potential of 5 points.
The Nurse Manager asks the RN II to complete documentation on the staff member and no other follow up is provided.
The Nurse Manager speaks with the employee and asks them if they think they are a good fit for this position.
The Nurse Manager sits with the employee and has a discussion about what is going on and asks if there is anything the employee needs to help improve?
The nurse manager does a drill with the employee to evaluate their own current performance.
The nurse manager asks the employee what they are going to do about this and it needs to be corrected immediately.
The Nurse Manager creates an action plan that directly addresses the barriers identified.
The Nurse Manager delegates to the RN II to continue to drill the employee again.
The Nurse Manager Implements the action plan to help the employee. Documents what the action plan was, follow up and document if the plan helped the employee. Re-adjusts or evaluates if the plan was not successful.
The nurse Manager reaches out to nursing staff education as part of an action plan to help assist this employee in improving their skills.
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Katherine is a young Unit Manager. Most of her staff nurses are senior to her, very articulate, confident, and sometimes aggressive. Katherine's team has questioned her experience and consistently challenges her directives, despite being best for the unit, patients, and facility. Which of the following is the best action that she must take?
Identify the source of the conflict, understand the points of friction, and seek out opportunities to collaborate with her team and encourage buy-in
Disregard the team and continue to work independently.
Seek help from the Director of Nursing.
Quit her job and look for another employment.
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Katherine knows that one of her staff is experiencing burnout. Which of the following is the best thing for her to do?
Advise her staff to go on vacation.
Ignore her observations; it will be resolved even without intervention.
Remind her to show loyalty to the institution.
Let the staff ventilate her feelings and ask how she can be of help.
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She knows that performance appraisal consists of all the following activities except:
A. Setting specific standards and activities for individual performance.
Using agency standards as a guide.
Determine areas of strength and weaknesses.
Focusing activity on the correction of identified behavior.
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Alexandra is tasked to organize the new wing of the hospital. She was given the authority to do as she deems fit. She is aware that the director of nursing has substantial trust and confidence in her capabilities, communicates through downward and upward channels, and usually uses the ideas and opinions of her staff. Which of the following is her style of management?
Benevolent –authoritative
Consultative
Exploitive-authoritative
Participative
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Which is a joint trait of a leader which is defined as their ability to possess honesty, responsibility and maturity in the working area.
Integrity
Personality
Intelligence
Flexability
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As a new Nurse Manager, the mastery of which skill is most Important?
Communicating effectively
Coordinating programs
Managing resources
Serving as facilitator
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Downward communication is outlined below. Which one is correct?
The communication is between two supervisors
The flow of communication is from the head nurse to supervisor
The flow of communication is from the chief nurse to the head nurse
The flow of communication is from the staff nurse to the chief nurse
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Please read carefully. If your answer is no, please indicate what task and/or duty you are not willing and/or able to perform on the next question. Are you able to: Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics; Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Physical attainment and CPR; Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield; Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic; Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions; Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety; Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury; Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently; Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing; Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings; Willing and able to travel; 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire; Annual influenza vaccination. _Yes _No If you answer is No for the question above, please document the items you are not willing or able to perform:
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