Introduction
The State of Connecticut,
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has a long history of "Serving Those
Who Served" since 1864. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to
providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients,
built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride
ourselves on fostering these qualifies as we honor Veteran patients for their
service and encourage the innate bond between them.
We are currently recruiting
for a position of Nurse within DVA’s Healthcare Center to provide nursing
services to Veteran patients. This position is full-time, 40 hours
weekly. The work schedule is 2nd shift, 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., every
other weekend and holidays. The position number is 3140. This position
is open to DVA employees only.
At our Healthcare Center, we provide both short
and long-term care for patients requiring daily medical management.
Discover
the opportunity to:
- Engage in a rewarding career;
- Provide support to a division
that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
- Assist our
clients so they can achieve success;
- Make a difference in the public sector;
and
- Work together in a collaborative team environment.
If you are a DVA
employee and looking for a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this
job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department
of Veterans Affairs, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum
Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your
qualifications on your application.
*For employees in the classified service,
permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test
period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is
obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or
full-time equivalent).
This position will be filled in accordance with
contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit
employment rules. Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications - as
listed on the job opening - will be considered for this role, as determined by
qualifications stated on the submitted application.
The minimum experience and
training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless
otherwise specified.
This posting may require completion of additional referral
questions (RQs) 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.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications to this
recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the job classification.
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 submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals
considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation
supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may
include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college
transcripts, licensure, etc. You do not have to attach these documents to
your application.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment,
please contact Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or (860)
785-9855.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Independently implements the nursing process with individuals 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 individuals; 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 individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual 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 participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individuals treatment or health/mental health care plans; may formulate and implement nursing care plans; may participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations; may administer routine tests; may conduct training; may delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; may participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; may physically restrain individuals; may provide related medical or mental health specialty services; may serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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; knowledge of and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach; 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 individual care applicable to work assignment; ability to listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; ability to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to
candidates who possess experience:
- Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility;
- Providing clinical nursing assessments related to patient care;
- Using
electronic medical record system for clinical documentation;
- Providing nursing
services to patients with dementia; and
- Providing guidance to other clinical
team members.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
Conclusion
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.