Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Will be required to travel.
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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 a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the facility and community programs and placement settings.

• Assist the Nurse Consultant/Supervisor in the monitoring of nursing issues in various private sector agencies, LTC facilities and community settings;
• Follow up on individual care in community programs; assist with assuring individuals are in least restrictive environment;
• Act as a resource person to agencies and/or planning and support teams (PST).
• Act as a resource person and provide support for individuals receiving individualized home supports (IHS)
• Conduct individual health audits/nursing audits and site-specific audits;
• Perform record keeping functions and maintaining of records;
• Assist the Nurse Consultant and/or Nurse Supervisor with reviewing and tracking various reports (such as medication quarterlies);
• Provide a variety of medical monitoring as an Ominibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Nurse; 
• Act on OBRA referrals for DDS individuals and others with suspected developmental disabilities seeking nursing facility admission (including new referrals, extensions, change in condition);
• Track short-term stays for DDS individuals;
• May develop, implement, and review individual health care plans; 
• May clinically supervise direct care staff and LPNs in execution of clinical programs;
• Participate or chair individual centered interdisciplinary teams 
• May participate in and/or cover other programs and committees as assigned. 
• Act as a resource person to staff and community;
• Prepare reports;
• Participate in regional on-call system;
• More information can be found here.

• Knowledge of
  • nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches; 
  • individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement; 
  • structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community oriented settings; 
  • aftercare facilities; 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills.

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

• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
• Experience following current infection control practices.
• Experience with clinical documentation including documenting events in writing.
• Experience reviewing health information and formulating reports based on that information.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public.
• Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in home supports.
• Experience working with Assistive Technology.
• Experience making periodic schedule adjustments based on organizational needs.
• Experience collaborating with various interdisciplinary team members, health care providers, clinicians, and staff.
• Experience and demonstrated comprehension of current DDS Medication Regulations.

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

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.