Recruitment #200131-0274HD-001
Location |
Bridgeport, CT
Cheshire, CT East Lyme, CT Hartford, CT New Haven, CT Somers, CT |
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Date Opened | 2/18/2020 4:10:00 PM |
Salary | $50.67/hour |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 3/4/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a
global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry
initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to
law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority
component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and
offenders.
Are you
passionate about helping others and making a difference?
We invite you to
discover this exceptional opportunity as a dedicated Registered Nurse (Per
Diem) on second and third shift.
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) seeking highly motivated individuals to deliver care for to our inmate population and assist them in their rehabilitation at:
You will work with a hardworking multidisciplinary team to deliver the highest level of care across a diverse population in our rare environment. You will have opportunities to care for a wide range of people and health concerns and gain invaluable experience while working in a dynamic highly varied work environment.
During the
recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional
documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These
documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college
transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Please ensure that
your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once
you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will
not be considered for this employment opportunity.
Appointment:
No permanent State Employee may work in a per diem position.
Compensation will be based in accordance with the following
schedule:
§ P-1 Base Pay Hourly Rate - Step Three of Head Nurse
§ NP-6 Base Pay Hourly Rate - Step Three of Licensed
Practical Nurse
§ Arbitrator's Award - $1.00
§ Fringe Benefit Rate - 37% of Base Pay Hourly Rate (Refer to
the hourly wage rate for the HD pay plan in CORE-CT)
§ Shift Differential - In accordance with Collective Bargaining
Agreement (e.g. 15% of Base Pay Hourly Rate)
§ Weekend Differential - In accordance with Collective Bargaining
Agreement (e.g. 15% of Base Pay Hourly Rate)
§ Premium Holiday - 50% of Base Pay Hourly Rate
Should you have
questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Patrick
Pathammavong at Patrick.Pathammavong@ct.gov
or 860-692-6805.
In a state hospital or facility, works on a daily or hourly basis as a regular registered nurse, providing direct professional nursing care to a variety of individuals.
Acts as a nurse working on a per diem/hourly basis; makes rounds and gives direct care; takes and records vital signs; carries out physicians orders regarding diet, medication, and treatment; changes dressings; checks and distributes narcotics; maintains availability of drugs and supplies; observes adequacy of housekeeping and maintenance services; performs first aid and alerts physicians to emergency conditions; records observations of physical and physiological status and actions taken; confers with nurses and physicians on other shifts regarding condition of individuals; protects human and civil rights of individuals and staff; educates individuals and their families towards an awareness and understanding of health and illness; assesses individuals medical-psychosocial needs; may participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations and histories; may administer EKG and eye examinations; may participate in bathing and feeding of individuals and residents; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
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.