Recruitment #200915-1974HC-001
Location |
Trumbull, CT
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Date Opened | 9/17/2020 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $65,198 - $88,282/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 9/24/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Are you interested in a career that you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment while making a difference?
If so, we invite you to discover this outstanding opportunity to join our dedicated team!
The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services's (DDS) is a state agency which provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their Families. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference!
We are actively recruiting a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Coordinator.
This is a full-time 1st shift position.
Week one: 8:00 am-3:30 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 12:00 pm -7:30 pm Thursday
Week two: 8:00 am-3:30 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday; 12:00 pm -7:30 pm Thursday
As State of Connecticut employees we participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off.
In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the facility and community programs and placement settings.
Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals; conducts individual health assessments; develops, implements and reviews individual health care plans; participates or chairs individual centered interdisciplinary teams; interviews individual; accompanies individual on visits to treatment programs or placement settings; follows up on individual care in community programs to assure individual in least restrictive environment; assures continuity of care to prevent recidivism; applies for financial aid for individual through Department of Social Services; maintains records of individual progress or failure after placement; develops community health resources and provides on-going consultation and monitoring of services; acts as a resource person to staff and community; prepares reports and statistical summaries; may clinically supervise direct care staff in execution of clinical programs; may develop and conduct inservice educational programs for staff and families; may perform recordkeeping functions; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches; knowledge of individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement; knowledge of structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community oriented settings; knowledge of aftercare facilities; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
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 facility.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: One (1) year of the General Experience must have been providing consultation and evaluating the assessment of nursing services provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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.