CDOC Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner - (STERLING)

**CDOC Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner - (STERLING) Salary $8,788.00 - $12,302.00 Monthly Location Sterling, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number CAA SCF 30517 MLP 3.2026 Department Department of Corrections Opening Date 03/05/2026 Closing Date 3/19/2026 4:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address Sterling, CO This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973 Type of Announcement The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. 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.

Benefits

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission*** If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways 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.
• Member Contribution Rates.
• 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.

Who May Apply

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Location: There are multiple positions located in Sterling CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job

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 responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients;
• Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population;
• Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary using applicable CDOC guidelines and policies;
• Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned;
• Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting;
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions and disorders within scope of practice;
• Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic testing pertinent to the medical care of offenders;
• Perform minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails;
• Provide emergency medical coverage to offenders including performing basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage or similar emergencies or life support measures;
• May be required to assess dental and mental health emergencies and refer appropriately;
• Assist in pre and post operative care;
• Perform offender health record reviews;
• Review laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated;
• Perform venipuncture and other related laboratory tests;
• Follow the CDOC clinical services standards and procedures, protocols, guidelines, or policies pertaining to medical practice and treatment as specified by Clinical Services administration;
• May provide initial emergency medical treatment for facility staff;
• Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during a staffing crisis;
• Communicate with outside providers and internal peers to ensure continuity of care;
• Collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issues/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns;
• Participate in various decision making committees to resolve system issues;
• Assist in developing policies, protocols, standards or guidelines;
• Identify and update "medical holds" and housing and work restrictions electronically;
• Provide formal and informal medical training for co-workers, offender classes, and Training Academy presentations;
• Provide offender education during appointments;
• Participate in developing educational materials for offenders or health care professionals;
• May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population;
• Experience providing medical care in an infirmary or skilled nursing center;
• Experience providing emergency medical coverage performing basic life support and life-saving measures;
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP.

Important Information:

For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.

The Assessment Process:

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools:

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Work Experience:

Ensure that the Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date.

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:

• Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population;
• Experience providing medical care in an infirmary or skilled nursing center;
• Experience providing emergency medical coverage performing basic life support and life-saving measures;
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP.

Certification and Confidentiality Statement

I certify that:

• I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.
• All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.
• I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached