State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Supervising Nurse (40 Hour) (5922FP)

$46.64-$62.57 Hourly / $3,730.69-$5,005.52 BiWeekly /
$97,371.00-$130,644.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This classification is reserved for use by those incumbents who have full time supervisory responsibility over nursing staff.
  • DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Incumbents in this class act as shift supervisor for a large building, group of units, group of psychiatric units or large institution. Incumbents in this class act as administrative and clinical supervisors for a nursing service coordinating twenty-four hour coverage in such areas as hospital or residential services. When assigned to shifts covering weekends, evenings, nights and holidays, incumbents may be responsible for a larger number of individuals, units and staff. Incumbents may be responsible for overseeing all nursing functions in the absence of a Director of Nursing.
  • DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: Incumbents in this class act as shift supervisor of a large building or group of units. When assigned to shifts covering weekends, evenings, nights and holidays, incumbents may be responsible for a larger number of individuals, units and staff. In a facility, incumbents are responsible for supervising all nursing personnel and unit staff. Incumbents may be responsible for overseeing all nursing functions in the absence of a Director of Nursing.
  • DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class act as coordinator of nursing services for twenty-four hour coverage in such areas as hospital services, residential services or as shift supervisor in large institutions. Incumbents may be responsible for overseeing all nursing functions in the absence of Developmental Services Director of Nursing.
  • DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Incumbents in this class act as a shift supervisor for the facility. Incumbents in this class act as coordinator of nursing services for twenty-four hour coverage in such areas as healthcare and residential services. When assigned to shifts covering weekends, evenings, nights and holidays, incumbents may be responsible for a larger number of individuals/veterans, units and staff. Incumbents may be responsible for overseeing all nursing functions in the absence of a Director of Nursing.
  • STATE VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS: There will be one (1) incumbent assigned in the State Department of Education to provide supervision to all nursing staff assigned to each of the Vocational Technical Schools.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Director of Nursing or an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Head Nurses, Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and other direct care staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit(s), facility or geographical area; 
  • Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to individuals; 
  • Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff; 
  • Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care; 
  • Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services; 
  • Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services; 
  • Participates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs; 
  • Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations; 
  • Prepares, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information concerning the delivery of services; 
  • Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies; 
  • May physically restrain individuals; 
  • May oversee all nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models, and standards of nursing; 
    • specialized individual care in the assigned nursing areas; 
    • current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; 
    • and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; 
    • and ability to apply family systems theory; 
    • procedures and protocols of applicable accrediting institutions; 
  • Knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to
    • establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers; 
    • encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; 
    • provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care systems for the delivery of essential services; 
    • respond to crises’ and emergencies; 
    • use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse in a hospital, regional, institutional or psychiatric setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Connecticut.
  • 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.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(22)-Nursing

BARGAINING UNIT

(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

FP 28

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing job specification for the class of Supervising Nurse (40 Hour) in Salary Group FP 28 effective October 18, 2019. (Revised to modify Minimum Qualifications, add Acknowledgement section, and modify content) Final No. 23-003

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/03/2023
CLASS: 5922FP; EST: 6/29/1933; REV: 1/6/2023;