Clinical Nurse Coordinator (General) (37.5 Hour)

Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference, do what you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment?  If you are that candidate, the State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is looking for you to join our team!  

We are actively recruiting for a dynamic Clinical Nurse Coordinator. This is a full-time, 37.50 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm position. This position reports to our Central Office, Health and Wellness team in Hartford, CT and coverage responsibilities will include offices that make up Region 3: Middletown, Willimantic and Norwich.  Travel is required to regional offices, meetings and work related activities within the state.  

You will discover the opportunity to:

• Engage is a rewarding career;  
• Provide case support through nursing clinical consultation to social work staff and assist them in the decision-making process as it relates to medical and health issues of children in DCF’s care;  
• Provide nursing consultation to Investigation staff on alleged child abuse and neglect investigations, ensuring children with complex medical needs have access to community based services and supports and their health needs are met;  
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;  
• Participate in home visitations with social work staff, attend physician appointments and hospital visits while developing the health component of children’s case plans;  
• Make a difference in the public sector;  
• Work together in a collaborative team environment with community based healthcare providers in facilitating care and addressing the health needs of children in DCF’s care.    

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!

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 and you have included your resume in the “Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application into the JobAps system.  

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.  

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date.  The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses.  Please regularly check your email for notifications.  Please check your SPAM and or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.    

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.  

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

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

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 agency.

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.

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.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered 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.