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<body><h3>Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (40 Hour) - #240426-5913FL-001</h3><br/><p>Introduction

Are you passionate about helping others?

Looking to take the next step in your healthcare career?

If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for the Health Services Unit located at Hartford Correctional Center, in Hartford, CT.

What we can offer you

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

* Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);
* A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D.;
* A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
* State license reimbursement;
* Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

* Providing limitless opportunities;
* Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
* Performing meaningful work and;
* Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Position Highlights

* The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly.
* Psychiatric APRN's at the Hartford Correctional Center work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, professional counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists, as well as medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service-oriented care.
* Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative discharge planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available.

About Us

The Hartford Correctional Center is committed to protecting the public and staff by providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment for all persons remanded to its custody, and to promoting the responsible behavior of each such individual. The Hartford Correctional Center strives to create a facility that promotes professionalism, excellence, and dignity for its employees.

The Hartford Correctional Center also oversees this agency's 12-bed Medical-Surgical Ward at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. The Medical-Surgical Ward is a level 5 co-ed inpatient/outpatient program. The high security medical ward, on a yearly basis process nearly 350 inpatients and more than 2,200 outpatients.

Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Selection Plan

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

To Apply

* In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
* The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
* Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
* All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Important Information After You Apply

* This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
* Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
* Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
* The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Correction, this class is accountable for providing consultation, program development and interdisciplinary cooperation with health care disciplines as well as providing ongoing psychotherapy.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

Both the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) and the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse classes are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use disorders, etc. The distinction between this class and the APRN is the level of autonomy in decision making and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The focus of this class is on the therapeutic milieu (assuring supports allow for the positive outcomes for patients) and ongoing application of psychotherapy services (individual, group and family).

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assesses, plans and evaluates nursing process using a high level of expertise and clinical independence; provides health care to clients using increasingly complex methods of interaction such as group and family therapy; evaluates effectiveness of clinical care provided to clients; prescribes medication; consults with and/or leads members of interdisciplinary teams and community representatives to assess, plan, implement and evaluate health services; provides leadership in delivery of quality care; assists in establishment of criteria for monitoring of standards of direct client care; serves as professional role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise; provides clinical supervision of staff members for purpose of advancing knowledge in individual client relationships, direct care problems, group processes and family therapy; conveys new and existing knowledge in fields of health to nursing personnel, interdisciplinary team members and community groups; protects human and civil rights of clients and staff; initiates and supports research projects which are carried out in accordance with departmental guidelines; leads or co-leads psychotherapy or family therapy groups; teaches and supervises staff in provision of group therapy; provides clinical consultation regarding crisis intervention and mechanisms to prevent crisis situations; may identify problem areas related to nursing care and assist in collection of data; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of psychiatric nursing, treatment modalities and concepts of programs for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders; considerable knowledge of advanced nursing principles and treatments; considerable knowledge of dynamics of behavior at individual, family and group levels; knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice; knowledge of research methodology; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable clinical assessment and evaluation skills; ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat patients; ability to interpret diagnostic tests; ability to prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments; ability to provide clinical instruction; ability to utilize computer software; administrative ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing AND two (2) years of experience as a professional nurse working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. A Master's or higher degree in nursing outside the psychiatric and mental health field with a minimum of twenty-four (24) graduate or postgraduate level academic hours in psychiatric and mental health theory and supervised clinical training in two psychotherapeutic treatment modalities may be substituted for the Master's degree requirement of the General Experience.

2. A Bachelor's or higher degree in Nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) may be substituted for a Master's in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing.

3. Individuals who have obtained a Master's or higher degree in nursing on or before December 31, 2004 and have two (2) years of experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, need not meet the educational requirements defined in the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Public Health.

2. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).

3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (40 Hour) - #240426-5913FL-001Introduction Are you passionate about helping others? Looking to take the next step in your healthcare career? If so, read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for the Health Services Unit located at Hartford Correctional Center, in Hartford, CT. What we can offer you We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes: * Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal); * A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D.; * A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). * State license reimbursement; * Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. In addition, the State puts an emphasis on: * Providing limitless opportunities; * Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives; * Performing meaningful work and; * Encouraging a healthy work/life balance! Position Highlights * The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly. * Psychiatric APRN's at the Hartford Correctional Center work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, professional counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists, as well as medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service-oriented care. * Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative discharge planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available. About Us The Hartford Correctional Center is committed to protecting the public and staff by providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment for all persons remanded to its custody, and to promoting the responsible behavior of each such individual. The Hartford Correctional Center strives to create a facility that promotes professionalism, excellence, and dignity for its employees. The Hartford Correctional Center also oversees this agency's 12-bed Medical-Surgical Ward at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. The Medical-Surgical Ward is a level 5 co-ed inpatient/outpatient program. The high security medical ward, on a yearly basis process nearly 350 inpatients and more than 2,200 outpatients. Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. Selection Plan For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply * In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. * The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. * Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. * All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Important Information After You Apply * This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. * Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. * Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. * The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Correction, this class is accountable for providing consultation, program development and interdisciplinary cooperation with health care disciplines as well as providing ongoing psychotherapy. GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE Both the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) and the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse classes are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use disorders, etc. The distinction between this class and the APRN is the level of autonomy in decision making and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The focus of this class is on the therapeutic milieu (assuring supports allow for the positive outcomes for patients) and ongoing application of psychotherapy services (individual, group and family). EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assesses, plans and evaluates nursing process using a high level of expertise and clinical independence; provides health care to clients using increasingly complex methods of interaction such as group and family therapy; evaluates effectiveness of clinical care provided to clients; prescribes medication; consults with and/or leads members of interdisciplinary teams and community representatives to assess, plan, implement and evaluate health services; provides leadership in delivery of quality care; assists in establishment of criteria for monitoring of standards of direct client care; serves as professional role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise; provides clinical supervision of staff members for purpose of advancing knowledge in individual client relationships, direct care problems, group processes and family therapy; conveys new and existing knowledge in fields of health to nursing personnel, interdisciplinary team members and community groups; protects human and civil rights of clients and staff; initiates and supports research projects which are carried out in accordance with departmental guidelines; leads or co-leads psychotherapy or family therapy groups; teaches and supervises staff in provision of group therapy; provides clinical consultation regarding crisis intervention and mechanisms to prevent crisis situations; may identify problem areas related to nursing care and assist in collection of data; performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of psychiatric nursing, treatment modalities and concepts of programs for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders; considerable knowledge of advanced nursing principles and treatments; considerable knowledge of dynamics of behavior at individual, family and group levels; knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice; knowledge of research methodology; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable clinical assessment and evaluation skills; ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat patients; ability to interpret diagnostic tests; ability to prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments; ability to provide clinical instruction; ability to utilize computer software; administrative ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE A Master's degree in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing AND two (2) years of experience as a professional nurse working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED 1. A Master's or higher degree in nursing outside the psychiatric and mental health field with a minimum of twenty-four (24) graduate or postgraduate level academic hours in psychiatric and mental health theory and supervised clinical training in two psychotherapeutic treatment modalities may be substituted for the Master's degree requirement of the General Experience. 2. A Bachelor's or higher degree in Nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) may be substituted for a Master's in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing. 3. Individuals who have obtained a Master's or higher degree in nursing on or before December 31, 2004 and have two (2) years of experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, need not meet the educational requirements defined in the General Experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Public Health. 2. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f). 3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. 4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. 

<body><h3>Supervising Nurse Consultant (35 Hour) (Hybrid) - #240425-7400HC-002</h3><br/><p>Introduction

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a qualified, high energy, team-oriented candidate for the position of Supervising Nurse Consultant (SNC) to work in the Community, Family Health, and Prevention Branch's (CFHPB) Maternal, Child Health and Access to Care Section to oversee initiatives and staff in the Reproductive and Perinatal Health Unit (RPHU). This SNC is responsible for the daily operation of these programs and corresponding staff including supervising staff, attending required meetings, initiating, and overseeing contracts, and completing required reports. The SNC is also responsible for the oversight of federal grants which require annual performance reports, yearly work plans and budget narratives.

HIGHLIGHTS

* UNIT: Community, Family Health, and Prevention Branch's (CFHPB) Maternal, Child Health and Access to Care Section
* ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
* WORK HOURS: Full-Time, First Shift, 35 Hours per Week
* SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, with opportunities for flex scheduling.

WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

* Join an Award-Winning Team: Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.
* Platinum Healthcare Excellence: Enjoy the nation's top-rated healthcare plan for state employees and their dependents. Our Platinum Healthcare Plan, ranked the best by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and endorsed by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., ensures comprehensive coverage and well-being for you and your family.
* Secure Your Future: Benefit from our robust pension plan and explore supplemental retirement offerings, ensuring a secure and comfortable future for you and your loved ones.
* Invest in Your Education and Future: As a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, the State of Connecticut supports your educational journey. You may qualify for student loan forgiveness after just 10 years of dedicated service. Learn more here.
* Time for What Matters: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Prioritize your well-being and make the most of your personal time.
* Unlock Your Potential: Grow professionally with a range of development opportunities. The State of Connecticut is committed to nurturing your skills and helping you reach new heights in your career.
* Cultivate Balance: We believe in a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Join us in fostering an environment where your professional and personal lives harmonize, allowing you to thrive in both.

As a Supervising Nurse Consultant, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

* Provide overall direction, planning and oversight for programs, staff, and resources of the RPHU;
* Conduct regular and ad-hoc meetings with program staff to discuss overall program implementation and delivery with a focus on program deliverables, program outcomes and budget;
* Discuss and resolve barriers to achieve programmatic goals through an ongoing quality improvement process;
* Review and offer feedback and reproductive health-specific expertise on a wide range of critical programmatic issues and documents including work plans, budgets, state and federal reports, grant applications, issue briefs and public and stakeholder communications;
* Ensure proper implementation of section and agency protocols, policies and procedures within the RPHU;
* Perform a range of functions including reviewing and approving of payroll, travel requests, performance reviews; and
* Participate and represent DPH on a wide range of committees, councils and advisory groups including the Infant Mortality Review and the Maternal Mortality Review Committee.

ABOUT US

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

Please Note: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:

* Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
* Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the 'Public Health Practitioners' grouping, select 'Registered Nurse' and then 'Start';
* Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's: Nursys System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select 'SEARCH'. Review the results and select the 'Next' button. Check the box next to 'Connecticut' and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.

TO APPLY

* In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
* In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
* You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
* In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
* All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
* This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

AFTER YOU APPLY

* Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
* This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
* NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
* The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
* Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
* Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

CONNECT WITH US

* Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
* Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Public Health and Social Services and the Offices of Early Childhood, the Healthcare Advocate, and the State Treasurer this class is accountable for supervising staff in a major program which requires the application of professional nursing knowledge.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

* Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
* Provides staff training and assistance;
* Conducts performance evaluations;
* Determines priorities and plans unit work;
* Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
* Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
* Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
* Prepares reports and correspondence;
* Speaks to professional and lay groups;
* Participates as a member of professional and lay group committees established to upgrade nursing and health care services;
* May conduct on site visits to facilities independently or as team leader to resolve special problems;
* May testify in court on state and federal policies and regulations;
* Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

* Considerable knowledge of
* relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
* principles and practices of nursing care, administration and education;
* standards of care and service delivery in licensed health care facilities or institutions, community based nursing agencies, local health departments, licensed home health agencies and ambulatory care facilities;
* local, state and federal health agencies and programs;
* standards in long term care facilities;
* hospital nursing services;
* skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities organization and operational problems;


* Considerable understanding of provision of medical and nursing care in a variety of settings;
* Considerable
* interpersonal skills;
* oral and written communication skills;


* Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience as a professional nurse in a position of administration, consultation, education or supervision.

NOTE:

* Administrative capacity is interpreted as having managerial responsibility in setting and implementing policies, carrying out program planning, and evaluating and coordinating special projects, etc. in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.
* Consultative capacity is interpreted as the providing of professional expert nursing advice to other than subordinate staff on major programmatic issues in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.
* Educational capacity is interpreted as experience in a full time professional educational position instructing professional nurses in a formalized program or teaching students in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.
* Supervisory capacity is interpreted as having administrative supervision of registered nurses or other professional staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

* A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
* A Master's degree in health services administration, nursing or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience developing and implementing maternal and/or infant initiatives that respond to federal and state public health approaches, priorities, and policies
* Experience with grant applications, including writing, managing, and overseeing programmatic and fiscal compliance aspects of state or federal grant award
* Experience supervising and directing professional staff responsible for major projects
* Experience working on a professional workgroup or committee focused on a maternal and/or infant mortality initiative
* Experience communicating orally and in writing, including developing and delivery a maternal and/or infant mortality initiative presentation
* Experience creating and delivering information to audiences including media, legislature, stakeholders, and other public forums

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
* Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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Supervising Nurse Consultant (35 Hour) (Hybrid) - #240425-7400HC-002Introduction THE POSITION The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a qualified, high energy, team-oriented candidate for the position of Supervising Nurse Consultant (SNC) to work in the Community, Family Health, and Prevention Branch's (CFHPB) Maternal, Child Health and Access to Care Section to oversee initiatives and staff in the Reproductive and Perinatal Health Unit (RPHU). This SNC is responsible for the daily operation of these programs and corresponding staff including supervising staff, attending required meetings, initiating, and overseeing contracts, and completing required reports. The SNC is also responsible for the oversight of federal grants which require annual performance reports, yearly work plans and budget narratives. HIGHLIGHTS * UNIT: Community, Family Health, and Prevention Branch's (CFHPB) Maternal, Child Health and Access to Care Section * ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT * WORK HOURS: Full-Time, First Shift, 35 Hours per Week * SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, with opportunities for flex scheduling. WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT * Join an Award-Winning Team: Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules. * Platinum Healthcare Excellence: Enjoy the nation's top-rated healthcare plan for state employees and their dependents. Our Platinum Healthcare Plan, ranked the best by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and endorsed by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., ensures comprehensive coverage and well-being for you and your family. * Secure Your Future: Benefit from our robust pension plan and explore supplemental retirement offerings, ensuring a secure and comfortable future for you and your loved ones. * Invest in Your Education and Future: As a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, the State of Connecticut supports your educational journey. You may qualify for student loan forgiveness after just 10 years of dedicated service. Learn more here. * Time for What Matters: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Prioritize your well-being and make the most of your personal time. * Unlock Your Potential: Grow professionally with a range of development opportunities. The State of Connecticut is committed to nurturing your skills and helping you reach new heights in your career. * Cultivate Balance: We believe in a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Join us in fostering an environment where your professional and personal lives harmonize, allowing you to thrive in both. 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<body><h3>Staff Nurse - PICU -36hr</h3><br/><p>Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies &amp; procedures, TJC, and State &amp; federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.

* CLINICAL PRACTICE - On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards.
* POPULATION SPECIFIC - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
* UNIT LEADERSHIP - Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department's work productivity and resource management activities.
* DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION - Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team.
* PATIENT/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP &amp; EDUCATION - Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization's efforts to patient/family education.
* CCMC STANDARDS - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards.


* ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire.
* Preferred 2.0 -5 years PICU and/or adult critical care experience. Minimum 2 years of pediatric experience will be considered on an individual basis. May consider pediatric non-critical experience on an individual basis when appropriate.
* May consider comparable education and training when appropriate. New graduates considered on an individual basis.
* Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child &amp; infant is required upon hire.
* CPI preferred upon hire and required within 3 months of hire.
* PALS preferred upon hire and required within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing.
* State regulations regarding nursing practice;
* Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards
* Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education
* Developmental and population-specific patient &amp; family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice.
* Accreditation and certification requirements and standards

SKILLS:

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
* Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related. software applications: locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool.

ABILITY TO:

* Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community.
* Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process.
* Maintain confidentiality of information.
* Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff.
* Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.

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Staff Nurse - PICU -36hrUnder general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies &amp; procedures, TJC, and State &amp; federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. * CLINICAL PRACTICE - On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. * POPULATION SPECIFIC - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. * UNIT LEADERSHIP - Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department's work productivity and resource management activities. * DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION - Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. * PATIENT/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP &amp; EDUCATION - Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization's efforts to patient/family education. * CCMC STANDARDS - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. * ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. * Preferred 2.0 -5 years PICU and/or adult critical care experience. Minimum 2 years of pediatric experience will be considered on an individual basis. May consider pediatric non-critical experience on an individual basis when appropriate. * May consider comparable education and training when appropriate. New graduates considered on an individual basis. * Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child &amp; infant is required upon hire. * CPI preferred upon hire and required within 3 months of hire. * PALS preferred upon hire and required within 6 months of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF: * Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. * State regulations regarding nursing practice; * Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards * Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education * Developmental and population-specific patient &amp; family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. * Accreditation and certification requirements and standards SKILLS: * Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. * Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related. software applications: locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. ABILITY TO: * Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. * Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. * Maintain confidentiality of information. * Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. * Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing. 

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