Recruitment #181109-5905HC-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 11/14/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $73,855* - $99,092/year (*New State employees) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 11/23/2018 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a Nurse Consultant. Within DPH’s Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section, this Nurse Consultant will be accountable for conducting investigations and inspections within the Practitioner Investigations Unit. This unit investigates complaints and alleged violations of state law and regulations by health care practitioners regulated by the Department. Responsibilities will include: reviewing and applying relevant statutes, conducting investigations and inspections and documenting findings, and testifying at hearings.
Please note: Applicants to this position classification may be required to travel and be flexible with their work schedule.
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; may inspect and evaluate health care and psychiatric facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations including licensure and certification laws; assesses safety and quality of client care provided; assesses compliance of health insurance companies with various state statutes, regulations and guidelines; performs related duties as required.
Provides consultation to state licensed health care facilities and institutions and to unlicensed facilities to bring them into compliance with statutes, community institutions and individuals regarding planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing services, home health services and specialized problems in public health; performs on-site inspection surveys of health care or psychiatric facilities and provides consultation regarding licensure and certification laws, regulations and policies; evaluates quality of services rendered by facility; monitors facilities during strikes; prepares relevant federal and state forms and reports; may testify in court relative to findings of inspections and/or investigations; performs related duties as required.
CANDIDATES INVITED TO INTERVIEW ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TWO RECENT EMPLOYER PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND A WRITING SAMPLE.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Department of Public Health aims to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and advancement, fostering an environment committed to supporting individuals in all protected classes. If you require an aid/accommodation to participate fully and fairly, please contact the Human Resources Office at (860) 509-7177.