State of Colorado

In Pueblo, the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a 24-hour behavioral health acute care facility providing a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with psychiatric and medical issues. Nurses at CMHHIP work across units ranging from High Security to Low Security settings, caring for a diverse patient population that includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients experiencing psychiatric disorders, criminal involvement, or medical complexities. The RN I position involves direct patient care, charge nurse responsibilities, crisis intervention, and oversight of nursing personnel on assigned shifts. Shift options include day shifts (6:30a-7p) and night shifts (6:30p-7a) on a 12-hour schedule. The State of Colorado workforce is supported by a Statewide Equity Office that provides ADA accommodations, equitable leadership development, equity audits, employee resource groups, and training programs across all state agencies. The facility operates under compliance standards from CMHHIP policies, the State Board of Nursing, The Joint Commission, and CDPHE regulations.

The State of Colorado emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in its workforce through its Statewide Equity Office, which supports agencies with equity-centered workforce strategies, equitable leadership development, community engagement, and policy review. The organization values collaboration, professional growth, and creating a culture that integrates equity into organizational practices. At CMHHIP, the mission centers on providing therapeutic nursing care to mentally ill patients in a safe and secure environment.