East Region
Recruitment #210506-2294XS-002
Location |
Brooklyn, CT
East Lyme, CT Montville, CT |
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Date Opened | 5/14/2021 09:00:00 AM |
Salary | $59,466 - $78,724 Annually |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 5/27/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Are you passionate about helping others? If so, we invite you to discover this exceptional opportunity as a dedicated Registered Nurse. The State of Connecticut is seeking several highly motivated individuals to join our medical team, that delivers care to our inmate population and assist them in their rehabilitation.
You will work with a hardworking multidisciplinary team to provide 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. Applicants must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.
JUST SOME OF WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
These are all full-time (36) hours per week positions, on 2nd and 3rd shifts, every other weekend and holiday. Position are located within the East Region Correctional Facilities. The unit assignment and shift will be temporary. The permanent assignment will be determined at the end of the initial working test period. DOC will make reasonable efforts to keep the newly hired employees on the same shift they are initially assigned however, the assignment cannot be guaranteed.
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.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Important Note on Location & Shift Selection: Applicants must select the location(s) and shift(s) in which they wish to be considered for on their application prior to submission. Failure to indicate the location and shift will result in the applicant not being considered for vacancies in that specific location and/or designated shift.
Options are 2nd and 3rd shifts, every other weekend and holiday within the towns below:
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application. Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity. This recruitment may be used for future vacancies as they occur. Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Emily.Kennedy@ct.gov.
In a Department of Correction facility, this class is accountable for providing professional nursing and/or mental health care to inmates and assisting in their rehabilitation or providing targeted infection control services.
Independently implements nursing process with inmates including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment; performs assessments; changes dressings; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; reports on physiological and mental health status of inmates; documents nursing interventions on medical records; distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security; maintains records and makes reports; makes decisions in routine cases; instructs inmates and staff regarding treatments, nursing plans and related inmate care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues; responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment; may provide pre-certification for and coordination of inmates admitted to and discharged from acute care facilities; may formulate and implement nursing care plans; may administer routine tests; may conduct training; may delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; may participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; may conduct daily sick call; may physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correctional staff in emergencies; may provide related medical or mental health specialty services; performs related duties as required.
Independently implements infection control services with inmates; performs infection control assessments; provides infection prevention and control education and training to inmates; responds to emergencies; conducts health record chart reviews; reviews tracking systems for HIV, TB and other infectious diseases; monitors incidences of infections including TB, MRSA and other infectious diseases; analyzes trends over time and across system; assesses inmates for knowledge of infection control and prevention; identifies inmates nearing re-entry date for participation in re-entry infection prevention education programs; identifies community based infection prevention resources; develops informational materials about community-based programs and disseminates to re-entry population; maintains records and makes reports; may develop infection prevention curriculum and educational material for inmate education; may physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correctional staff in emergencies; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; knowledge of current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; knowledge of medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; knowledge of and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference; some knowledge of teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; ability to learn specialized inmate care applicable to work assignment; ability to listen and provide empathetic assistance to inmates in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; ability to develop therapeutic relationships with inmates and their caregivers; ability to respond to emergencies; ability to respond to and seek supervision; ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; ability to analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment; ability to interview; some ability to develop curricula.
One (1) year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Preferred but not required:
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 must possess general good health and retain sufficient stamina, agility and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all duties of the class. Incumbents are required to pass a physical examination.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain inmates; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive inmates; 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.