Job Details

Introduction

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region we are currenlty recruitng for a full-time first (1st) shift job opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in our Public Programs, located in Willimantic CT.

What We Can Offer You:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Your role as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator

In this role, we would entrust you to coordinate the various facetsof clinical programs involving multiple units. Along with other duties as needed, this includes:

• Overseeing the delegation of medication administration, and other nursing delegated tasks to medication certified staff
• Writing clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals
• Developing, implementing and reviewing individual health care plans

Position Highlights:

• PCN 19817 - Public Programs, Willimantic
• Shift: First (1st) Shift - 80-hours/bi-weekly
• Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Regular Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
• However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.
• Hybrid schedule may be requested upon the successful completion of a Working Test Period.
• In office location available in East Hartford, CT and may be requested.

Note:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Consistent travel between DDS locations on site and across the state may need to be done at short notice.
• Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in CT or hold a Multistate or Compact RN License.
• New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Preferred Location: Select all location(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location.
• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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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

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following experience:

• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
• Experience with basic nursing skills to include but not limited to: providing medication and nutrition via G-tube or J-tube, diabetic care, respiratory treatments, colostomy, cecostomy, and urostomy care, wound care, and catheterization.
• Experience following current infection control practices.
• Experience with clinical documentation including documenting events in writing.
• Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in home supports.
• Experience reviewing health information and formulating reports based on that information.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal and external partners.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.