STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Nurse (35 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #230406-1969HJ-002

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Introduction


Do you have experience providing a full range of professional nursing care?
If so, join our team!

The State of Connecticut, the Department of  Developmental Services (DDS)- West Region, is currently accepting applications for the position of Nurse (35 Hour).

Comprehensive Benefit Offerings: 
  • 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.
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
    The Role:
    • Job duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Required to provide coordination of all medical services necessary to meet the health and safety needs of individuals living there.
    • Provide ongoing training for LPN’s and non-licensed medication certified staff as required by state and Federal regulation.  
    • Provide clinical oversight of LPNs who provide direct nursing care to very medically involved individuals. These individuals may have extensive medical and psychiatric needs. Per the CT Nurse Practice Act, LPN’s must work under the direction of an RN at all times.
    • Disseminates medical guidelines or recommendations distributed by the Department of Public Health, Department of Social Services and DDS and is a liaison nurse for any consumer admitted to a hospital or rehabilitation facility as required by federal regulation.
    Position Highlights:
    • Schedule:
    • Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday  6am-2:30pm.  Thursday 6am-12:30pm. Friday 6am-2:30pm.
    • Week 2 : Saturday- Tuesday 6am-2:30pm.
    • Will be required to travel.

    Selection Plan

    These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

    To Apply:
    • This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.
    • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle License.
    • Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
    • Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in CT.
    • If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Jennifer Borenski, EEO Specialist 2 at (860) 418-6143 or Jennifer.Borenski@ct.gov.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
    • For assistance in applying, please visit our Applicant Tips on How to Apply page.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • 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.
    • If you possess an RN license in another state and wish to request licensure endorsement with the State of Connecticut follow these steps: 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. You may email the nurse licensing team at dph.nursingteam@ct.gov. Once you receive your Connecticut license, apply to nursing jobs: Job Openings - Department of Administrative Services (jobapscloud.com).
    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.
    • 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
    • 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.
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
    Connect With Us:
    • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number. 
    • Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.

    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.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Preference will be given to candidates who possess:
    • Experience with basic nursing skills to include but not limited to: providing medication and nutrition via G-tube or J-tube, diabetic care, respiratory treatments, colostomy, cecostomy, and urostomy care, wound care, and catheterization.
    • Experience working individuals with developmental disabilities.
    • Experience with infection control practices.
    • Experience using Microsoft Outlook applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.

    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.

    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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