STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Director Of Nursing 1

Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services - CVH

Recruitment #171115-2751MP-001

Introduction

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is currently recruiting for a Director of Nursing 1 position located within the Whiting Forensic Division.  This is a full-time forty hour per week position assigned to the third shift, 10:45 p.m. - 6:45 a.m., every other weekend, some holidays.

The Director of Nursing, directs staff and operations of the nursing department, planning and managing of nursing activities and develops or assists with formulation of program goals and objectives.  The incumbent will develop or assist in development of related policy incorporating current nursing research and professionally recognized standards and in the development / implementation of plans for nursing care.

Applicants for this position are required to submit a resume and license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.  These documents must be uploaded with your application.

Selection Plan

Open to the public.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Children and Families, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for directing nursing services in a small facility or acting as the Director of Nursing facility-wide or within a large division on an assigned shift.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs or assists with direction of staff and operation of nursing department; directs or assists with planning and managing of nursing activities; develops or assists with formulation of program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy incorporating current nursing research and professionally recognized standards; develops or assists in development and implementation of plans for nursing care; interprets and administers perinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of nursing budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of department who might impact on program activities; makes rounds to determine qualilty of nursing care; assures optimal quality of care is provided in a safe environment; develops and/or implements effective ongoing programs to measure, assess and improve quality of nursing care, treatment and services delivered to patients; develops productive work teams; intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents; protects human and civil rights of patients and/or clients and staff; compiles data and prepares periodic reports; leads and participates in meetings; responsible for coordinating and providing twenty-four hour nursing coverage for facility or assigned unit(s); may provide direct patient and/or client care; may speak on behalf of nursing; may oversee other disciplines including but not limited to pharmacy, respiratory therapy or social work; may participate in strategic planning; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practices in appropriate speciality; knowledge of behavioral health nursing; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; knowledge of nursing administration; knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques; knowledge of current developments in field of nursing including current complexities of the healthcare industry; knowledge of trend variance analysis; some knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting; some knowledge of marketing; some knowledge of and ability to develop strategic plans; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in hospital nursing in a managerial or supervisory capacity at or above the level of Supervising Nurse working with the patients/clients serviced by the agency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
2. Incumbents in this class serving in the capacity of the Nurse Executive are required to possess a master's degree in nursing, social or behavioral science, public health administration, health care administration, hospital administration or a related field.

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.