Nurse Clinical Instructor (General) (35 Hour)

Are you a self-starter? Do you have a passion for supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal human services environment in the public sector? If so, we want you to join us!  

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a talented and qualified professional for the position of Nurse Clinical Instructor in the Education and Staff Development Unit. This is a full time, 35 hour per week position with a work schedule of Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm based out of New Haven, CT.  However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.    

You will 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;
• Make a difference in the public sector;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.  

What’s in it for You – Leading Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage; 
• Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; 
• Paid time off; 
  Professional growth and development opportunities; 
• Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut;
• A healthy work life balance to all employees.  

We hope you take this opportunity to make an impact by serving your state!

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and specify their qualifications on their application. Please ensure that your application is complete as you will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application into the JobAps system.  

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, 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.   

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.   

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

Incumbent in this position may be expected to travel statewide.  

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at (860) 418-6022 or Renee.LaBarge@ct.gov.  

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker, at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders  13F (3a) and 13G (3a) .

In a state health care facility or institution this class is accountable for developing curricula and teaching the principles and practices of nursing and health related subjects to nursing personnel and interdisciplinary staff.

This position plays an important role in the delivery of medical based training to both DDS employees as well as private sector employees.  At present, the NCI assigned to the Staff Development unit is responsible for providing training to all DDS employees; Medication Administration; CPR; Dysphagia; Signs and Systems; Food Safety and Preparation; New Employee Introduction to working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities; Mechanical Lifts; Infection Control; Nurse Orientation; Endorsed Instructor Course; LPN Authorization Program; Trained Course. This position will be based out of the New Haven office. Travel and training will be required throughout the state with weekend and evening shifts at times. In particular, this position will coordinate and conduct the medication administration and re-certification process for DDS Public Program employees as well as private sector employees.  The NCI teaches the 21-hour Medication Administration Course as well as conducts the re-certification process which includes a review class prior to the re-certification exams.  Additionally, NCI conducts tutoring for staff that requires additional help to pass the initial exam & a 1.5-hour review for each individual staff when there is a medication error.  The NCI conducts the OSHA mandated Hep B vaccine program.  Related duties include participating in the state-wide NCI meetings, the monthly Regional Nursing meetings, curriculum development for health-related topics, updating the Infection Control curriculum, consultant and resource to Region nurses and employees. Performs related duties as required.

Additional information can be found here.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing in appropriate specialty serviced by agency; knowledge of teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to develop curricula; ability to interview; ability to identify the potential of applicants for health careers.

Three (3) years of experience in hospital or institutional nursing as a registered professional nurse in the appropriate specialty serviced by the agency.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of Head Nurse working with the type of individuals serviced by the agency.

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

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:  

• Endorsed Instructor Certification;
• Experience with Virtual Training of the Medical Administration Program;
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Excel.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
2. 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.