STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Nurse Consultant (General) (40 Hour)

Recruitment #221102-5927FP-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut: Department of Social Services (DSS) is recruiting for a Nurse Consultant for the Division of Health Services in the Intergrated Care Unit, located at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday. 

We offer competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals.
 
We are passionate about helping advance Connecticut into the future. Every single day is an opportunity to positively impact the lives of Connecticut citizens. Our employees:
  • Serve the public through meaningful work
  • Seek limitless opportunities to grow
  • Enjoy a work/life balance
  • Are interested in diversity and fresh perspectives
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    Selection Plan

    This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 1199 members including those currently holding the title of Nurse Consultant, who have permanent status and wish to be considered for lateral transfer, are now required to submit their application for consideration. All Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the job opening - must submit an application and will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted application.

    To Apply:
    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
    • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
    Important Next Step Information for 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.
    • 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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
    • 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.
    • 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.
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    • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Elizabeth Weston at Elizabeth.Weston@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Departments of Public Health, Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Social Services and the Office of Early Childhood, this class is accountable for applying professional nursing knowledge in the enforcement, inspection, licensure, consultation and implementation or assessment of the nursing service component of health care programs and facilities.

    In the Office of the State Treasurer, Second Injury and Assurance Fund, this class is responsible for managing, directing, implementing and monitoring programs involving medical cost containment and disability management relating to occupational injuries and loss control matters.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Implements, coordinates, and evaluates activities of assigned programs or health care services; maintains active liaison with and serves as nursing consultant to other sections, divisions, health care providers and public; may inspect and evaluate health care and psychiatric facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations including licensure and certification laws; assesses safety and quality of client care provided; assesses compliance of health insurance companies with various state statutes, regulations and guidelines; performs related duties as required.

    Provides consultation and reviews, evaluates and authorizes requests for medical placement services or equipment for clients covered under medical assistance programs; evaluates requests from health care providers asking to be included in medical assistance programs and offers consultation regarding interpretation of programs, policies and regulations; performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    Considerable knowledge of standards of care and service delivery in community based nursing agencies, licensed home health agencies, health care facilities and institutions; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing care administration and education for a variety of specialties with varied settings; considerable knowledge of principles and practices pertinent to community processes; knowledge of State, Federal and local health agencies and programs; knowledge of nursing education and skill in techniques of teaching; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs; ability to collect and analyze data.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Four (4) years of experience as a professional nurse in a position involving supervision, consultation, education or administration.
    NOTE: 
    1. Administrative capacity shall be interpreted as having managerial responsibility in setting and implementing policies, carrying out program planning, and evaluating and coordinating special projects, etc. in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.
    2. Consultative capacity shall be interpreted as the providing of professional expert nursing advice to other than subordinate staff on major programmatic issues in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.
    3. Educational capacity shall be interpreted as experience in a full time professional educational position instructing professional nurses in a formalized program or teaching students in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.
    4. Supervisory capacity is interpreted as having administrative supervision of registered nurses or other professional staff. 

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a public health nursing program, home health care agency, community health care setting, or in a hospital.

    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 health services administration, nursing or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience and/or understanding of Connecticut Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or the CT Medical Assistance Medical Program (CMAP) known as HUSKY Health 
    • Experience with HUSKY B coverage group and CHIP health services as well as other HUSKY Health initiatives such as the Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) program, the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), and the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients (SUPPORT) demonstration effort, and other Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) models
    • Experience in planning health program goals, objectives, and evaluation of project achievements
    • Experience interpreting federal and state statute, regulation, and policy to ensure Medicaid and CHIP policy is implemented appropriately 
    • Experience in contract management, deliverable monitoring and prepares requests for contract proposal, contract development, and contract amendment(s)
    • Experience in community health programing including other state agencies and departments
    • Experience addressing race, gender, and social justice aspects of data that impact health programming for multiple communities
    • Experience with data analysis, reporting, and evaluation of quality measures and health outcomes with a health equity lens
    • Experience in developing value-based purchasing (VBP) initiatives and projects
    • Project management experience taking leadership and ownership of projects
    • Experience working independently to represent program initiatives and present data at public meetings

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
    2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist or be eligible for certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist.
    3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
    4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

    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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