Nurse Consultant (Children and Families) (40 Hour)

Unique Opportunities

State of Connecticut is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Consultants to join us at Albert J. Solnit Children's Hospital South Campus! In this role, you will play a vital part in developing curriculum and instructing nursing principles and practices to our dedicated nursing personnel and interdisciplinary staff. Make a significant impact on the quality of care provided to patients, ensuring that our staff is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver flawless healthcare services.

Responsibilities

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• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
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• 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.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.  
• Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov.
• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 
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In the Departments of Public Health, Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Social Services and the Office of Early Childhood this class is accountable for applying professional nursing knowledge in the enforcement, inspection, licensure, consultation and implementation or assessment of the nursing service component of health care programs and facilities.

• Implements, coordinates, and evaluates activities of assigned programs or health care services;
• Maintains active liaison with and serves as nursing consultant to other sections, divisions, health care providers and public;
• Assesses safety and quality of client care provided;
• Assesses compliance of health insurance companies with various state statutes, regulations and guidelines;
• In a central office assignment or region-wide basis, plans, reviews, and evaluates the coordination, assessment and monitoring of health services to DCF children;
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to health and wellness/nursing standards of practice;
• Provides consultation to community hospitals, medical facilities, community providers, schools, foster parents, other state agencies and the court system regarding the health needs of DCF children;
• Provides consultation to Careline Special Investigations Unit on medical investigations of abuse and neglect;
• Develops nursing and individual professional development/trainings;
• May review all multidisciplinary evaluations, including the child's medical, dental, developmental, behavioral health and trauma needs, including consents for surgeries/medical procedures and/or medically complex cases
• May have oversight and coordination of children's health plans;
• May have oversight of state-wide health trainings, health programs, contracts and health initiatives;
• May develop, provide and monitor health trainings to DCF caregivers, staff, community providers and youth;
• May inspect and evaluate health care and psychiatric facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations including licensure and certification laws;
• Performs related duties as required.

Four (4) years of experience as a professional nurse in a position involving supervision, consultation, education or administration.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the area of pediatric nursing.

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

• Experience in teaching in nursing programs and/or training staff.
• Experience with Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Hospital experience.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist or be eligible for certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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.

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