STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Nurse (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #220511-5922FP-001

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Introduction


Are you a self-starter? 
Do you have a passion for supporting others? 
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team!

ABOUT US
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories: Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission.  

THE POSITION 
WFH seeks an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Supervising Nurse. The reporting location is 70 O’Brien Drive in Middletown. This position is full-time, forty (40) hours per week, first shift, with the following days off: 

Week 1: Saturday and Sunday
Week 2: Friday and Monday

This is a hazardous duty position. The position number is 24040. 

In this role you will:
  • Manage time and attendance of staff;
  • Provide conflict resolution and team building;
  • Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies;
  • Adjust and maintain daily hospital staffing to meet operation requirements;
  • Provide ongoing education regarding policy and procedures of Hospital;
  • Coordinate communication regarding daily facility operations.
      For more information, please refer to the job specification. 

      WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME
      • We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year. 
      • We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees. 
      • We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth. 
      • We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.

      Selection Plan

      TO APPLY
      • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
      • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
      • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
      • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
      • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
      AFTER YOU APPLY 
      • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
      • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
      • NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
      • 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 and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
      • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
      CONNECT WITH US 
      • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 
      • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@ct.gov. 

      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

      In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.

      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

      Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit(s), facility or geographical area; ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to individuals; 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, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information concerning the delivery of services; responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies; may physically restrain individuals; may oversee all nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing; 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 individual care in the assigned nursing areas; considerable knowledge of current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; considerable knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply family systems theory; considerable knowledge of procedures and protocols of applicable accrediting institutions; 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, community resources and providers; 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 in a hospital, regional, institutional or psychiatric setting.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

      Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Head Nurse, Head Nurse (Correctional Facility), Forensic Head Nurse or Clinical Nurse Coordinator working with the type of individuals serviced by the agency.

      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.

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

      • Experience supervising staff in a hospital setting
      • Experience managing employee performance
      • Experience in managing daily facility operations

      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

      1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing 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 some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to 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.





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