STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Nurse (Correctional Facility) (35 Hour)

Recruitment #210615-2289HC-001

Introduction

Do you have a passion for leading a team in providing high-level service in healthcare?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is seeking to hire a Supervising Nurse. 

We invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity!

In this Role, you will:

  • Supervise Head Nurses, Nurses, LPN's and other direct care staff, as assigned;
  • Collaborate with other healthcare leaders to provide top-tier care for the inmate population;
  • Provide clinical guidance in a hands-on capacity;
  • Participate in the development of long-range plans for healthcare programs.

Position Details:

This job opening is available at the all-women's facility, York Correctional Institution, located in East Lyme, CT.

This is a full-time (35 hour per week) position with a schedule of Monday - Friday on second shift, 2:00PM to 9:00PM.

More details can be found in the job classification.

Benefits:

  • A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV)
  • Paid time off (personal, sick and vacation)
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits along with additional supplemental benefits
  • An ambitious yet rewarding experience with opportunities for growth.

Our Mission

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) 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.

Check out this video to learn more from our DOC Healthcare team:

     

Selection Plan

This position is open to the public and non-examined.

To Apply:

Complete a Master Application and apply directly to this job opening.

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.

The minimum qualifications are to be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Samantha Wasef, Leadership Associate – Talent Solutions: Samantha.Wasef@CT.Gov or 860.937.6357 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a correctional facility this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to inmates; provides clinical guidance to nursing staff; selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff; conducts performance evaluations; monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care; ensures that resources are available to provide quality services; participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services; participates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs; acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations; prepares reports and correspondence; responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies; may provide inmate care; may physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models, and standards of nursing; considerable knowledge of specialized inmate care; considerable knowledge of current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; considerable knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals; considerable ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; considerable ability to provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care systems for the delivery of essential services; considerable ability to respond to crises’ and emergencies; considerable ability to use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of General Experience must have been at the level of a Head Nurse, Head Nurse (Correctional Facility), Forensic Head Nurse or Clinical Nurse Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates may be required to have experience working with adolescents or in women's health or mental health care.
2. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.
3. 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.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
5. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be in good general health; candidates must have and retain sufficient stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all duties of the class. Applicants are required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive inmates; 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.