Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Whiting Forensic Hospital

The Connecticut Mental Health Center

Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center

Capitol Region Mental Health Center

Connecticut Valley Hospital

Psychiatric

Middletown

Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, CT is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

Middlesex Hospital

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Waterbury Hospital

Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital

<body><h3>Head Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-Site) - #240415-4356FL-002</h3><br/><p>Introduction

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?

If so, join our team of dedicated professionals at the State of Connecticut!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Head Nurse.

Position Highlights:

* FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
* DIVISION: Addiction Services Division (ASD)
* UNIT: Merritt 2DE
* LOCATION: Middletown, CT
* SCHEDULE: Full-time, 1st Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm, Days off: Week 1 Fri, Tues, Week 2 Sat, Sun
* POSITION NUMBER: 106429

What We Can Offer You:

* The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
* 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., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
* Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
* State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
* Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
* Professional growth and development opportunities
* A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Discover The Opportunity To:

* Engage in a rewarding career;
* Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
* Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

The Role:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

* Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process.
* Plans unit workflow and determines priorities.
* Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work.
* Conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations.
* Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care.
* Maintains and promotes standards of nursing.
* Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered.

About Us:

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.

Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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

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

1. Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;

2. Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the 'Public Health Practitioners' grouping, select 'Registered Nurse' and then 'Start';

3. 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.
* 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.

Important Next Step Information for 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.
* 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.

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 Julie Barker via email at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for administrative and clinical supervision of professional nurses, paraprofessionals and other staff involving direct nursing care of patients/individuals or performing specialized professional nursing work in the areas of community or therapeutic nursing. At the State Universities or State Vocational Technical Schools this class is accountable for providing primary nursing care for students and facility staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD:

* Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process;
* Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;
* Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;
* Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance; conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations;
* Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care;
* Maintains and promotes standards of nursing;
* Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered;
* Identifies staff development needs;
* Provides staff training and assistance;
* Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures;
* Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient/individual care programs;
* Responds to emergencies;
* May make recommendations on policies and standards;
* May prepare reports or correspondence;
* May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional;
* Performs related duties as required.

DIRECT CARE:

* Independently develops, implements and evaluates nursing and/or health care plans; provides nursing consultation in the assigned specialty program;
* Conducts nursing assessments; provides admission and discharge nursing assessments including plans for continuing care;
* Maintains records and makes reports; provides for nursing services to comply with ICF regulations and JCAHO standards;
* Maintains records of stored and secured medications;
* Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered;
* Independently manages and provides direct care to patients/individuals;
* Participates in individual, group or family therapy;
* Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient/individual treatment or health care plans;
* Manages an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities; provides clinical direction and/or training to staff in individual, group and family service delivery programs;
* May participate in home visits and crisis intervention;
* May provide in-service training to nursing and paraprofessional staff with regard to signs and symptoms of illness, dysfunction, injury and prevention of same;
* May conduct patient/individual centered conferences with nursing personnel; may consult with and make recommendations to physicians concerning health needs;
* May make recommendations on policies or standards;
* May prepare reports or correspondence;
* May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional;
* Performs related duties as required.

SCHOOL NURSE:

* Independently provides counseling and health education services to students and staff;
* Serves as member of crisis intervention team; provides assessment of medical problems;
* Determines need for physician or medical care; performs basic evaluative procedures and tests;
* Performs primary first aid;
* Ensures that controlled drugs are properly stored; makes referrals and follows up on health needs;
* Provides counseling on health related issues;
* Maintains accurate medical records;
* Writes reports;
* May administer medication;
* May administer routine tests or exam;
* Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

* Considerable knowledge of
* and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards;
* specialized patient/individual care applicable to nursing assignment;
* medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;


* Knowledge of
* general and mental health conditions and treatment interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, health planning, implementation and re-evaluation;
* adult learning and family systems theory;
* and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;


* Considerable
* interpersonal skills;
* oral and written communication skills;


* Ability to
* establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers;
* act as a role model to health care staff;


* Supervisory ability.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING POSITIONS:

* Considerable knowledge of behavioral health of individuals;
* Skill working with individual patients/individuals, groups and families;
* Ability to provide therapeutic treatment with a variety of patients/individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.
* Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.
* Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients/individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive patients/individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

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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Head Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-Site) - #240415-4356FL-002Introduction Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? If so, join our team of dedicated professionals at the State of Connecticut! The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Head Nurse. Position Highlights: * FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) * DIVISION: Addiction Services Division (ASD) * UNIT: Merritt 2DE * LOCATION: Middletown, CT * SCHEDULE: Full-time, 1st Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm, Days off: Week 1 Fri, Tues, Week 2 Sat, Sun * POSITION NUMBER: 106429 What We Can Offer You: * The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule * 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., along with comprehensive benefit offerings * Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings * State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. * Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year * Professional growth and development opportunities * A healthy work/life balance to all employees Discover The Opportunity To: * Engage in a rewarding career; * Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; * Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do. The Role: Job duties include, but are not limited to: * Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process. * Plans unit workflow and determines priorities. * Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work. * Conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations. * Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care. * Maintains and promotes standards of nursing. * Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered. About Us: DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community. Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: 1. Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license; 2. Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the 'Public Health Practitioners' grouping, select 'Registered Nurse' and then 'Start'; 3. 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. * 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. Important Next Step Information for 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. * 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. 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 Julie Barker via email at Julie.Barker@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for administrative and clinical supervision of professional nurses, paraprofessionals and other staff involving direct nursing care of patients/individuals or performing specialized professional nursing work in the areas of community or therapeutic nursing. At the State Universities or State Vocational Technical Schools this class is accountable for providing primary nursing care for students and facility staff. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES WORKING LEAD: * Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process; * Plans unit workflow and determines priorities; * Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; * Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance; conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations; * Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care; * Maintains and promotes standards of nursing; * Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered; * Identifies staff development needs; * Provides staff training and assistance; * Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures; * Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient/individual care programs; * Responds to emergencies; * May make recommendations on policies and standards; * May prepare reports or correspondence; * May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; * Performs related duties as required. DIRECT CARE: * Independently develops, implements and evaluates nursing and/or health care plans; provides nursing consultation in the assigned specialty program; * Conducts nursing assessments; provides admission and discharge nursing assessments including plans for continuing care; * Maintains records and makes reports; provides for nursing services to comply with ICF regulations and JCAHO standards; * Maintains records of stored and secured medications; * Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered; * Independently manages and provides direct care to patients/individuals; * Participates in individual, group or family therapy; * Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient/individual treatment or health care plans; * Manages an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities; provides clinical direction and/or training to staff in individual, group and family service delivery programs; * May participate in home visits and crisis intervention; * May provide in-service training to nursing and paraprofessional staff with regard to signs and symptoms of illness, dysfunction, injury and prevention of same; * May conduct patient/individual centered conferences with nursing personnel; may consult with and make recommendations to physicians concerning health needs; * May make recommendations on policies or standards; * May prepare reports or correspondence; * May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; * Performs related duties as required. SCHOOL NURSE: * Independently provides counseling and health education services to students and staff; * Serves as member of crisis intervention team; provides assessment of medical problems; * Determines need for physician or medical care; performs basic evaluative procedures and tests; * Performs primary first aid; * Ensures that controlled drugs are properly stored; makes referrals and follows up on health needs; * Provides counseling on health related issues; * Maintains accurate medical records; * Writes reports; * May administer medication; * May administer routine tests or exam; * Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY * Considerable knowledge of * and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards; * specialized patient/individual care applicable to nursing assignment; * medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; * Knowledge of * general and mental health conditions and treatment interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, health planning, implementation and re-evaluation; * adult learning and family systems theory; * and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; * Considerable * interpersonal skills; * oral and written communication skills; * Ability to * establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers; * act as a role model to health care staff; * Supervisory ability. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING POSITIONS: * Considerable knowledge of behavioral health of individuals; * Skill working with individual patients/individuals, groups and families; * Ability to provide therapeutic treatment with a variety of patients/individuals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED A Bachelor's degree in Nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut. * Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions. * Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients/individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive patients/individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. 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>Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #240417-5913FL-001</h3><br/><p>Introduction

Are you a Psychiatric APRN looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact?

Join our team at Connecticut Valley Hospital and contribute to innovative mental health care.

Apply today to be part of our compassionate and driven team!

Join the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse! Dive into a world of impactful mental healthcare, where your skills and compassion make a difference. Explore the details below and seize the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

* FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
* DIVISION: General Psychiatry Division (GPD)
* LOCATION: Battell 2S
* ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
* SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
* POSITION NUMBER: 126369

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.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

* Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
* Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
* Assist our clients so they can achieve success
* Make a difference in the public sector
* Work together in a collaborative team environment

MORE ABOUT US:

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY/UNIT:

Established in 1868, CVH serves as the State's premier public hospital for mental health treatment. As the largest facility within DMHAS, it features 17 inpatient units across Middletown and Hartford campuses, encompassing general psychiatry and addiction services. CVH offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, and specialized services for pregnant women and individuals with dual diagnoses. Specialties include geriatric and special services, an integrated mental health network for older adults, and young adult services. Additionally, CVH houses the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program, addressing survivors' needs through community reintegration, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric assessments, speech and physical rehabilitation, and individual and family counseling.

Battell 2 South (Battell 2S) is an acute general psychiatric treatment unit with a maximum census of twenty-two patients. The unit provides psychiatric treatment and stabilization for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, with the goal of discharge to the community in the most integrated setting possible.

WHAT SETS US APART - STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Selection Plan

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 the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
* 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.

Important Next Step Information for 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

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 Alyssa Hovanec via email at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services, in a community or inpatient setting, 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) (Office/On-site) - #240417-5913FL-001Introduction Are you a Psychiatric APRN looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our team at Connecticut Valley Hospital and contribute to innovative mental health care. Apply today to be part of our compassionate and driven team! Join the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse! Dive into a world of impactful mental healthcare, where your skills and compassion make a difference. Explore the details below and seize the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: * FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) * DIVISION: General Psychiatry Division (GPD) * LOCATION: Battell 2S * ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT * SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. * POSITION NUMBER: 126369 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. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: * Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals * Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve * Assist our clients so they can achieve success * Make a difference in the public sector * Work together in a collaborative team environment MORE ABOUT US: DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY/UNIT: Established in 1868, CVH serves as the State's premier public hospital for mental health treatment. As the largest facility within DMHAS, it features 17 inpatient units across Middletown and Hartford campuses, encompassing general psychiatry and addiction services. CVH offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, and specialized services for pregnant women and individuals with dual diagnoses. Specialties include geriatric and special services, an integrated mental health network for older adults, and young adult services. Additionally, CVH houses the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program, addressing survivors' needs through community reintegration, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric assessments, speech and physical rehabilitation, and individual and family counseling. Battell 2 South (Battell 2S) is an acute general psychiatric treatment unit with a maximum census of twenty-two patients. The unit provides psychiatric treatment and stabilization for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, with the goal of discharge to the community in the most integrated setting possible. WHAT SETS US APART - STATE OF CONNECTICUT Selection Plan 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 the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. * 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. Important Next Step Information for 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. * 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. * 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. * Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. 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 Alyssa Hovanec via email at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services, in a community or inpatient setting, 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>Nurse (Multiple Positions) (Office/On-Site) - #240415-1969FL-003</h3><br/><p>Introduction

Are you looking to help your state in a time of need?

Does a career in state service as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) excite you?!

If so, come Make an ImpaCT by serving your state!

Read below and apply today!

THE ROLE:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently accepting applications for multiple Nurse positions within Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our direct-care team to improve the well-being for our clients/patients.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

* Division: Addiction Services Division (ASD)
* Address: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT

Schedule: All positions are full-time (40 hours)

PCN UNIT SHIFT SCHEDULE 25129 Merrit 2AB 2nd

* Friday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
* (3:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.)

105371 Merrit 4B 2nd

* Saturday, Sunday, Friday, Monday
* (3:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.)

112129 Nursing Administration 1st

* Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
* (10:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.)

23825 Screening 3rd

* Friday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
* (11:15 P.M. - 7:15 A.M.)

126398 Merrit 4B 2nd

* Friday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
* (3:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would like to schedule a time to speak with a Clinical Leader to learn about a nursing position at DMHAS, please contact Marilyn.Duran@ct.gov.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

* To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
* We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
* We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
* We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth. State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
* We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.

FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:

* Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a "recruitment and retention" yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
* This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses.
* In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.

IN THIS ROLE AS AN REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE YOU WILL:

* Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs;
* Recommend modifications in the overall plan of care;
* Complete comprehensive Initial Nursing Assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems; and
* Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment and progress made by the patient.

OUR MISSION:

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:

CVH opened in 1868 as the State's public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals, four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses - Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two separate hospitals; Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).

We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make an ImpaCT as a Registered Professional Nurse for the State of Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today!

Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

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.

Please Note: 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.

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.
* 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.

Important Next Step Information for 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.
* 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 Nicole Frascatore via email at Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov.
* Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment; performs assessments; changes dressings; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals; documents nursing interventions on medical records; distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security; maintains records and makes reports; makes decisions in routine cases; instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues; responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment; may participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individuals treatment or health/mental health care plans; may formulate and implement nursing care plans; may participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations; may administer routine tests; may conduct training; may delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; may participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; may physically restrain individuals; may provide related medical or mental health specialty services; may serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; knowledge of current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; knowledge of medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; knowledge of and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference; knowledge of and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; ability to learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment; ability to listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; ability to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers; ability to respond to emergencies; ability to respond to and seek supervision; ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; ability to analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.

2. Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

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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Nurse (Multiple Positions) (Office/On-Site) - #240415-1969FL-003Introduction Are you looking to help your state in a time of need? Does a career in state service as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) excite you?! If so, come Make an ImpaCT by serving your state! Read below and apply today! THE ROLE: The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently accepting applications for multiple Nurse positions within Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our direct-care team to improve the well-being for our clients/patients. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: * Division: Addiction Services Division (ASD) * Address: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT Schedule: All positions are full-time (40 hours) PCN UNIT SHIFT SCHEDULE 25129 Merrit 2AB 2nd * Friday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday * (3:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.) 105371 Merrit 4B 2nd * Saturday, Sunday, Friday, Monday * (3:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.) 112129 Nursing Administration 1st * Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday * (10:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.) 23825 Screening 3rd * Friday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday * (11:15 P.M. - 7:15 A.M.) 126398 Merrit 4B 2nd * Friday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday * (3:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.) FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would like to schedule a time to speak with a Clinical Leader to learn about a nursing position at DMHAS, please contact Marilyn.Duran@ct.gov. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: * To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule; * We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. * We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees. * We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth. State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. * We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work. FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: * Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a "recruitment and retention" yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). * This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses. * In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification. IN THIS ROLE AS AN REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE YOU WILL: * Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs; * Recommend modifications in the overall plan of care; * Complete comprehensive Initial Nursing Assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems; and * Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment and progress made by the patient. OUR MISSION: DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect and self-sufficiency in those we serve. ABOUT THE HOSPITAL: CVH opened in 1868 as the State's public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals, four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses - Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two separate hospitals; Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make an ImpaCT as a Registered Professional Nurse for the State of Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today! Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us. 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. Please Note: 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. To Apply: * In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. 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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment; performs assessments; changes dressings; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals; documents nursing interventions on medical records; distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security; maintains records and makes reports; makes decisions in routine cases; instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues; responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment; may participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individuals treatment or health/mental health care plans; may formulate and implement nursing care plans; may participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations; may administer routine tests; may conduct training; may delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; may participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; may physically restrain individuals; may provide related medical or mental health specialty services; may serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; knowledge of current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; knowledge of medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; knowledge of and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference; knowledge of and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; ability to learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment; ability to listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; ability to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers; ability to respond to emergencies; ability to respond to and seek supervision; ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; ability to analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment. 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Connecticut Valley Hospital

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

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