STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Hybrid

Recruitment #230822-1974HC-001

Introduction



Are you a nursing professional looking to take that next step in your career? At the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator!

At DDS, we are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team in Hartford where you will work as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, in Quality Management Services. 

What We Have To Offer!
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'ForbesState of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
  • NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • Oversee the delegation of medication administration, and other nursing delegated tasks to medication certified staff
  • Write clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals
  • Develop, implement and review individual health care plans
Position Highlights:
  • Full-time, first shift, 35 hours/week
  • Monday - Friday
  • Statewide travel to various DDS facilities may be required as a part of this role
  • Work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job
About the State of Connecticut: 
Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep. The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country. Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city. 

We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DDS team! 

Selection Plan

Additional Recruitment Information:
Statewide travel to various DDS facilities may be required as a part of this role.

Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

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

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.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

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.

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.

Contact Information:

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, DDS EEO 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy.Wilson@ct.gov.

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the facility and community programs and placement settings.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals; 
  • Conducts individual health assessments; 
  • Develops, implements and reviews individual health care plans; 
  • Participates or chairs individual centered interdisciplinary teams; 
  • Interviews individuals; 
  • Accompanies individual on visits to treatment programs or placement settings; 
  • Follows up on individual care in community programs to assure individual in least restrictive environment; 
  • Assures continuity of care to prevent recidivism; 
  • Applies for financial aid for individual through Department of Social Services; 
  • Maintains records of individual progress or failure after placement; 
  • Develops community health resources and provides on-going consultation and monitoring of services; 
  • Acts as a resource person to staff and community; 
  • Prepares reports and statistical summaries; 
  • May clinically supervise direct care staff in execution of clinical programs; 
  • May develop and conduct in service educational programs for staff and families; 
  • May perform recordkeeping functions; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches; 
    • individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement; 
    • structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community oriented settings; 
    • aftercare facilities;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with auditing licensed DDS settings
  • Experience interpreting and adhering to Community Living Arrangement (CLA) governing regulations 
  • Experience with the CCH (CTH) governing regulations
  • Experience writing and negotiating plans of corrections and overseeing implementation of plans of corrections
  • Experience writing detailed reports and/or summarizing finding of concerns.
  • Experience applying applicable CT statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, codes requirements and best practices
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Form and Teams
  • Experience with remote audit processes
  • Experience with traveling across various DDS licensed settings

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered nurse in Connecticut.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.