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<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you interested in making a meaningful impact in a vibrant and collaborative public health care setting? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team!&nbsp; ABOUT US The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and 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. THE POSITION: We are excited to welcome a dedicatedLicensed Practical Nurseto join our teamwithin Southeast Mental Health Authority (SMHA) in Norwich.&nbsp; POSITION SPECIFICS: <ul><li>Schedule:&nbsp;Full-Time (35 Hour), Monday - Friday, First Shift (7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.)</li><li>Unit:&nbsp;Wellness Recovery Advocacy Program (WRAP)</li><li>Address:&nbsp;401 West Thames Street, Unit 301, Norwich, CT</li><li>PCN:&nbsp;26095</li></ul> WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;The opportunity to&nbsp;work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;-&nbsp;State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance!</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: <ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of individuals and communities;</li><li>Support a division committed to transforming the lives of those we serve;</li><li>Empower clients to achieve their personal success and wellness goals; and</li><li>Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive and inclusive environment.</li></ul> ABOUT THE FACILITY: SMHA is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner.&nbsp; We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability. ABOUT THE UNIT: The Wellness Recovery Advocacy Program (WRAP) is a recovery-oriented, multi-disciplinary Community Support Program (CSP) with a team consisting of a prescriber, nurses, social workers, and rehabilitative staff. The program provides intensive, rehabilitative community support, crisis intervention, individual/group psycho-education, peer support, medication management, linkages to other community-based providers/services, coordination of services/care, and individualized skill building in activities of daily living in order to maximize each individual’s level of independence and functioning. The majority of services are provided to clients in the community and are personalized to meet the clients’ expressed needs/preferences. Please note: <ul><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;</li></ul> Start with us.&nbsp; Stay with us.&nbsp; Grow with us. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. To Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Note:&nbsp;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.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Nicole Frascatore via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov" target="_blank">Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> *Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience supporting adults with complex behavioral health and substance use challenges, helping them navigate their journeys toward recovery.</li><li>Experience gained from working on a multidisciplinary team, where diverse perspectives come together to create holistic care plans.</li><li>Experience using electronic medical records, enabling you to effectively document client progress and contribute to seamless communication within the team.</li><li>Experience using evidence-based treatment modalities, ensuring that your approach is informed by the latest research and best practices in the field.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current State of Connecticut employee looking to tackle a new role? If so, we might have just the role you're looking for!&nbsp; The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS)North Region - is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator position, located at&nbsp; North Region, Private Services, Regional Directors Office, East Hartford, CT. Position Highlights: <ul><li>Full Time, First (1st) Shift</li><li>Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm (RDO: Sat, Sun)</li><li>Location: North Region, East Hartford</li><li>Work schedule flexibility is required to meet the demands of the position</li><li>Will be required to travel</li></ul> Your Role as anUtilization Review Nurse Coordinator: In this role, we would entrust you to assess the quality and propriety of health care services. Along with other duties as needed, this includes:<ul><li>Coordinating workflow and determining priorities to assure highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services</li><li>Scheduling, assigning, overseeing and reviewing work</li><li>Establishing and maintaining programs protocols and procedures</li><li>Acting as a liaison with internal and external partners</li></ul> About Us: DDS&nbsp;partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. What’s In It For You: Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page! <ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li></ul> We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s :&nbsp;&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System.&nbsp; To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’.&nbsp; Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button.&nbsp; Check the box next to&nbsp; ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction.&nbsp; &nbsp;Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.&nbsp; Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys.&nbsp; Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> For Assistance in Applying: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>. 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. Read through this helpful link toprepare for your interview. Contact Information: If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>) 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for coordinating a utilization review program which promotes effective cost recovery, quality of care and/or compliance with relevant federal and state laws, regulations and standards. In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for performing investigations of abuse, neglect and death in individuals with an intellectual disability including individuals under the care of the Department of Developmental Services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> WORKING LEAD (REGULATORY): <ul><li>Coordinates workflow and determines priorities to assure highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains program protocols and procedures;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Assesses, evaluates and monitors documentation of all hospital disciplines when performing case reviews;</li><li>Attends professional workshops, seminars and in-service training;</li><li>May supervise Utilization Review Nurses and other staff engaged in review of medical records of individuals in state health care facilities for purposes of maximizing reimbursement revenue via Medicare Part B programs;</li><li>May review medical records and compile documents for case presentations;</li><li>May provide pre-certification for and coordination of inmates admitted to and discharged from acute care facilities;</li><li>May lead an inspection team in IPR/UR and licensing review functions;</li><li>May conduct entrance and exit interviews of care providers;</li><li>May supervise and participate in hospital Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement programs including preparation of appeals on behalf of a facility relative to intermediate denials;</li><li>May testify in court;</li><li>May coordinate review and audit of occupational injury and/or disease disability cases for purpose of determining medical management, cost containment, peer review and rehabilitation;</li><li>May notify acute care hospitals of scheduled utilization review including conducting second level review of cases and case referral to a physician consultant for final disposition;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL (INVESTIGATORY): <ul><li>Conducts complex investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>Conducts complex investigations into cases where a death has resulted of an individual with an intellectual disability for whom the Department of Developmental Services has direct or oversight responsibility for medical care;</li><li>Reviews medical care that was provided to individuals;</li><li>Assists in the investigation to determine if the death is a result of abuse or neglect;</li><li>Participates in the reviews of events, overall care, quality of life and medical care preceding a death;</li><li>Works cooperatively with State and local police, State's Attorneys and other protective services organizations;</li><li>Interviews alleged victims, direct care providers, families and other potential witnesses;</li><li>Prepares comprehensive, complex investigative reports;</li><li>Maintains records and documentation;</li><li>Reviews medical records for pertinent information related to investigations;</li><li>May provide information and assistance to the Independent Mortality Review Board or Fatality Review Board for Persons with Disabilities;</li><li>May testify in court proceeding;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: <ul><li>Coordinates activities of care team, plans and schedules meetings, tracks input and attendance;</li><li>Ensures outcome of process is accurate document for care planning;</li><li>Audits process according to utilization guidelines and ensures process is completed within appropriate regulatory time frames;</li><li>Trains all Health Care Team members on Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) care planning system;</li><li>Acts as resource to all areas involved in Minimum Data Set (MDS) process;</li><li>Ensures compliance with state statutes, federal Veterans Affairs regulations and state Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures;</li><li>Monitors and manages timely electronic transmission of MDS program data;</li><li>Routinely conducts chart audits and maintains log of deficiencies and discrepancies;</li><li>Identifies errors in coding of MDS and RAI forms during completion process;</li><li>Communicates to leadership and interdisciplinary team members any changes to directives and guidelines;</li><li>Enters MDS data into information system;</li><li>Assures ongoing record documentation supports MDS and RAI coding;</li><li>Develops plan of action to correct identified quality deficiencies;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>principles, practices and current trends of nursing;</li><li>standards of medical care</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to analyze individual profiles and progress charts;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul>REGULATORY: <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>regulations and standards pertaining to utilization review;</li><li>care and service delivery to injured workers.</li></ul></li></ul>INVESTIGATORY: <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>statutes, policies and procedures governing the care and treatment of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>problems and needs of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>various types of residential placement facilities;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interviewing skills;</li><li>skills in the preparation of extensive written reports;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to research and analyze data.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: <ul><li>Knowledge of Minimum Data Set process in a long-term care setting and coordination of an interdisciplinary team;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Five (5) years of experience as a registered professional nurse. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> REGULATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the assessment of the quality and propriety of health care services as required by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAH) and/or Medicare and Medicaid standards and regulations at the level of Utilization Review Nurse. INVESTIGATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been working with persons with behavioral health disabilities or an intellectual disability. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the review and assessment of individuals in a long-term care setting. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assessing their medical and behavioral needs across the life span</li><li>Experience with discharge planning from hospitals or Skilled Nursing facilities, to family or own homes</li><li>Providing nursing oversight regarding the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) or Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Process (PASRR)</li><li>Experience coordinating with Private Agency Providers, Skilled nursing Facilities</li><li>Experience with current Department of Developmental Services Nursing Policies, Procedures, and Regulations and mortality review process</li><li>Experience in a supervisory role</li><li>Experience auditing charts for quality assurance compliance</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference, do what you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment? If so, then we invite you to take this chance to come work for an agency that cares for you, while you care for others! A the&nbsp;State&nbsp;ofConnecticut,&nbsp;the Department of Children and Families (DCF) we are&nbsp;seeking a dedicated and passionate nurse to join our team in a full-time Nurse position.&nbsp; Position Highlights&nbsp; <ul><li>PCN 099925&nbsp;</li><li>East Windsor, 3rd shift,&nbsp;11:00 pm. - 7:30 a.m.</li><li>Week 1: Saturday + Sunday OFF</li><li>Week 2: Friday + Monday OFF</li><li>Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a “recruitment and retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses. This bonus shall be paid biweekly. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.</li></ul> What’s In It For You: Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page! <ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li></ul> Your Role As A&nbsp;Nurse This role is essential in providing high-quality care and support to children and families during&nbsp;working hours. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the well-being of children, possess excellent clinical skills, and thrive in a dynamicenvironment. Why Join Us <ul><li>Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in need</li><li>Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a team of dedicated professionals</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and development</li><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li></ul> Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center-North Campus, East Windsor Located in East Windsor, it is widely recognized as a center of excellence for family-centered treatment of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances. This campus consists of four male adolescent psychiatric residential treatment facility cottages (PRTF). This state-administered Psychiatric facility provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents under the age of eighteen, with severe mental illness and related behavioral and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. Components of the program include: comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment; 24-hour supervision and monitoring; individual, group and family therapy; medication evaluation and management; intensive case management; and in-home support. Start with Us!&nbsp; Stay with Us!Grow with Us! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s :&nbsp;&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System.&nbsp; To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’.&nbsp; Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button.&nbsp; Check the box next to&nbsp; ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction.&nbsp; &nbsp;Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.&nbsp; Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys.&nbsp; Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> For Assistance in Applying: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>. 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. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview. Contact Information: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp; Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs assessments;&nbsp;</li><li>Changes dressings;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents nursing interventions on medical records;&nbsp;</li><li>Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains records and makes reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes decisions in routine cases;&nbsp;</li><li>Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues;&nbsp;</li><li>Responds to emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains availability of medications and supplies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individuals treatment or health/mental health care plans;&nbsp;</li><li>May formulate and implement nursing care plans;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer routine tests;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct training;&nbsp;</li><li>May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide related medical or mental health specialty services;&nbsp;</li><li>May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics;&nbsp;</li><li>current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;&nbsp;</li><li>medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols;&nbsp;</li><li>and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors;&nbsp;</li><li>learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment;&nbsp;</li><li>listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments;&nbsp;</li><li>develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to and seek supervision;&nbsp;</li><li>encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;&nbsp;</li><li>analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Graduation from an accredited nursing program. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in a psychiatric setting</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>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.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Nurse(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse?&nbsp; Are you looking to start your career in State Service?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – West Region – is accepting applications for one (1) part-time, 2nd shift Licensed Practical Nurse position located at the Northwest Regional Center (NWC) in Torrington, CT. FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification. Position Highlights: PCN 19884 <ul><li>Part-time | 2nd Shift |63 Hours bi-weekly</li><li>Schedule:</li><ul><li>Week 1 (31.5 hours): Saturday, Sunday, Monday | 2:00 pm -10:30 pm; Wednesday | 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm <ul><li>Regular Days Off: Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday</li></ul></li><li>Week 2 (31.5 hours): Saturday, Sunday, Monday | 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Wednesday | 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm <ul><li>Regular Days Off: Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday</li></ul></li></ul><li>However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.</li><li>Will be required to work nights and weekends.</li><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on their driver’s license</li><li>Will be required to travel.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State 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.</li><li>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Provides incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use</li><li>Documents all care in individuals’ medical records and completes required facility documentation</li><li>Performs related residential duties as required</li><li>This position is essential to providing services needed to ensure health and safety of individuals.&nbsp; For a more comprehensive list of duties, please click here</li></ul> DDS Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Licensed Practical Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s:&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type (PN for Practical Nurse) and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Medical administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>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.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a></li><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience providing nursing services to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.</li><li>Experience with infection control practices.</li><li>Experience communicating with interdisciplinary teams and medical providers both over the telephone and in written correspondence.</li><li>Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.</li><li>Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to:&nbsp; administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications including Outlook; Excel; Teams; and Word.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-time)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse?&nbsp; Are you looking to start your career in State Service?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – West Region – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time, 2nd shift Licensed Practical Nurse position located at the Lower Fairfield Center (LFC) in Norwalk, CT. FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification. Position Highlights: PCN 94502 <ul><li>Full-time | 2nd Shift |70 Hours bi-weekly</li><li>Schedule:</li><ul><li>Week 1 (35 Hours) | Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday | 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm <ul><li>Regular Days Off: Wednesday and Thursday</li></ul></li><li>Week 2 (35 Hours) | Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm <ul><li>Regular Days Off: Sunday and Thursday</li></ul></li></ul><li>However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.</li><li>Will be required to work nights and weekends.</li><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on their driver’s license</li><li>Will be required to travel.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State 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.</li><li>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Provide incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use;</li><li>Document all care in individuals' medical records and completes required facility documentation;</li><li>Perform related duties as required;</li><li>This position is essential to providing services need to ensure the health and safety of individuals.&nbsp; For a more comprehensive list of duties please click here.</li></ul> DDS Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Licensed Practical Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s:&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type (PN for Practical Nurse) and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Medical administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>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.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a></li><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li> Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience providing nursing services to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.</li><li>Experience supporting individuals who may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.</li><li>Experience communicating internally and externally with team members and community providers both over the telephone and in written correspondence.</li><li>Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.</li><li>Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to:&nbsp; administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications including Outlook; Excel; Teams; and Word.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Looking to join our team and be a part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of individuals in our custody and in the community? Apply now to become a Professional Counselor at the Connecticut Department of Correction! What we can offer you At the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC), we offer an exceptional opportunity for Professional Counselors who are looking to foster their careers in Connecticut. By joining our team at the York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, you will have the chance to work in a world-class organization that values your expertise and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career! As a part of our team, you can expect the following: <ul><li>Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.</li></ul> - The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State 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! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. <ul><li>Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.</li></ul> Position highlights As a Licensed Professional Counselor within the correctional setting, you will play a vital role in providing a range of clinical and case management functions to men entering the custody of the Department of Correction. This position presents a unique opportunity for you to make a positive impact and contribute to the well-being of individuals in need. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Work within a clinically rich setting where you can apply your expertise to help individuals in challenging circumstances.</li><li>Provide intake assessments, individual psychotherapy, crisis management, suicide risk assessment, case management services, and other clinical activities. Your skills and compassion will directly contribute to the rehabilitation and well-being of the individuals in our care.</li><li>Collaborate with external support services and contribute to programming that supports successful reintegration and positive outcomes for our clients.</li><li>Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, APRNs, medical personnel, and custody staff. Together, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to those in our custody.</li></ul> This position is full time on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM with rotating weekends and holidays. For more details about this role, please refer to the class specification. About us The Connecticut Department of Correction has been proudly serving and protecting the citizens of the State of Connecticut since 1968. We operate 14 correctional facilities and are widely recognized as a national model for safety, security, and order. Our mission is to not only ensure the safety and security of our facilities but also to provide programming, education, and treatment that empower willing inmates to improve themselves and successfully reintegrate into society. At the Department of Correction, our dedicated correctional professionals embody our values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence (PRIDE) every day. We foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values and respects everyone's contributions. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> Important note Applicants for this position are required to have an active Professional Counselor License to be considered. To verify if your Professional Counselor License (LPC Only) is valid, please click here.&nbsp;&nbsp; To apply <ul><li>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.</li><li>Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum experience and qualifications by the closing date of this job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Please make sure that your application is thorough and includes all necessary information before submitting it. To adhere to Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut has made changes to the initial application process, and resumes are no longer required. Please note that revisions cannot be made once your application has been submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> Important information after you apply <ul><li>This job posting may require you to answer additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with the RQs after the posting's closing date or you can find them on your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Please make sure to submit your responses by the expiration date of the questionnaire. It is important to regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please also check your SPAM and/or Junk folders regularly in case auto-notification emails are filtered there.</li><li>While applicants will primarily receive correspondence through email, we also encourage them to regularly check their Personal Status Board for updates on their application status, important notices, and any tasks they need to complete during the recruitment process.</li><li>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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul> For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. For technical questions regarding the filling of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at <a href="mailto:Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov" target="_blank">Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for independently providing clinical counseling services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>As a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team or within a network of community based behavioral health services, provides case management, needs assessment and supportive counseling in addressing client strengths, weaknesses and needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops, implements and maintains individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans for clients;&nbsp;</li><li>Works with treatment teams to assist individual patients in achieving social and emotional stability;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides clinical treatment services such as: triage, crisis intervention, individual and/or group counseling, screening and planning;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes use of available community services and facilities to assist clients in meeting identified needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Interprets and synthesizes client information, professional observations and evaluation reports in order to form professional judgments about services;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of treatment plans, documents treatment in clinical records;&nbsp;</li><li>Completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting bodies;&nbsp;</li><li>Consults and collaborates with other behavioral health providers to improve delivery of services to clients;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains counseling treatment and standards as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>principles, methodology, casework and techniques of counseling, interviewing and psychosocial assessment;&nbsp;</li><li>family and interpersonal relationship dynamics;&nbsp;</li><li>values, sanctions, purposes and ethics of professional counseling work;&nbsp;</li><li>community resources;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to devise and implement a treatment plan with measurable goals that address client needs.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Connecticut. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Correctional or Forensic Behavioral health treatment experience;</li><li>Experience with crisis intervention;</li><li>Experience with behavior management;</li><li>Experience with individual and group psychotherapy;</li><li>Experience with criminal justice involved adults.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice professional counselor work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (a-f) of the Connecticut General Statutes.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Professional Counselor (40 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Looking to join our team and be a part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of individuals in our custody and in the community? Apply now to become a Professional Counselor at the Connecticut Department of Correction! What we can offer you At the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC), we offer an exceptional opportunity for Professional Counselors who are looking to foster their careers in Connecticut. By joining our team at the Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown, you will have the chance to work in a world-class organization that values your expertise and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career! As a part of our team, you can expect the following: <ul><li>Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.</li></ul> - The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State 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! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. <ul><li>Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.</li></ul> Position highlights As a Licensed Professional Counselor within the correctional setting, you will play a vital role in providing a range of clinical and case management functions to men entering the custody of the Department of Correction. This position presents a unique opportunity for you to make a positive impact and contribute to the well-being of individuals in need. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Work within a clinically rich setting where you can apply your expertise to help individuals in challenging circumstances.</li><li>Provide intake assessments, individual psychotherapy, crisis management, suicide risk assessment, case management services, and other clinical activities. Your skills and compassion will directly contribute to the rehabilitation and well-being of the individuals in our care.</li><li>Collaborate with external support services and contribute to programming that supports successful reintegration and positive outcomes for our clients.</li><li>Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, APRNs, medical personnel, and custody staff. Together, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to those in our custody.</li></ul> This position is full time on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM with rotating weekends and holidays. For more details about this role, please refer to the class specification. About us The Connecticut Department of Correction has been proudly serving and protecting the citizens of the State of Connecticut since 1968. We operate 14 correctional facilities and are widely recognized as a national model for safety, security, and order. Our mission is to not only ensure the safety and security of our facilities but also to provide programming, education, and treatment that empower willing inmates to improve themselves and successfully reintegrate into society. At the Department of Correction, our dedicated correctional professionals embody our values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence (PRIDE) every day. We foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values and respects everyone's contributions. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> Important note Applicants for this position are required to have an active Professional Counselor License to be considered. To verify if your Professional Counselor License (LPC Only) is valid, please click here.&nbsp;&nbsp; To apply <ul><li>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.</li><li>Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum experience and qualifications by the closing date of this job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Please make sure that your application is thorough and includes all necessary information before submitting it. To adhere to Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut has made changes to the initial application process, and resumes are no longer required. Please note that revisions cannot be made once your application has been submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> Important information after you apply <ul><li>This job posting may require you to answer additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with the RQs after the posting's closing date or you can find them on your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Please make sure to submit your responses by the expiration date of the questionnaire. It is important to regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please also check your SPAM and/or Junk folders regularly in case auto-notification emails are filtered there.</li><li>While applicants will primarily receive correspondence through email, we also encourage them to regularly check their Personal Status Board for updates on their application status, important notices, and any tasks they need to complete during the recruitment process.</li><li>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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul> For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. For technical questions regarding the filling of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at <a href="mailto:Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov" target="_blank">Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for independently providing clinical counseling services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>As a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team or within a network of community based behavioral health services, provides case management, needs assessment and supportive counseling in addressing client strengths, weaknesses and needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops, implements and maintains individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans for clients;&nbsp;</li><li>Works with treatment teams to assist individual patients in achieving social and emotional stability;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides clinical treatment services such as: triage, crisis intervention, individual and/or group counseling, screening and planning;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes use of available community services and facilities to assist clients in meeting identified needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Interprets and synthesizes client information, professional observations and evaluation reports in order to form professional judgments about services;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of treatment plans, documents treatment in clinical records;&nbsp;</li><li>Completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting bodies;&nbsp;</li><li>Consults and collaborates with other behavioral health providers to improve delivery of services to clients;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains counseling treatment and standards as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>principles, methodology, casework and techniques of counseling, interviewing and psychosocial assessment;&nbsp;</li><li>family and interpersonal relationship dynamics;&nbsp;</li><li>values, sanctions, purposes and ethics of professional counseling work;&nbsp;</li><li>community resources;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to devise and implement a treatment plan with measurable goals that address client needs.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Connecticut. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Correctional or Forensic Behavioral health treatment experience;</li><li>Experience with crisis intervention;</li><li>Experience with behavior management;</li><li>Experience with individual and group psychotherapy;</li><li>Experience with criminal justice involved adults.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice professional counselor work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (a-f) of the Connecticut General Statutes.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

<h4>Introduction</h4> Experienced RNs - we are hiring! Check out this great opportunity with the State of Connecticut below. The Connecticut Department of Correction is seeking highly motivated, experienced and licensed Supervising Nurse (Correctional Facility) to join our Health Services Unit at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, located in Suffield. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!&nbsp;</li><li>A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV)- Retire in 25 years - with pension &amp; healthcare benefits</li><li>Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);</li><li>Comprehensive Benefit Offerings along with additional supplemental benefits</li><li>Career mobility - get paid to go to school (5 year work requirement)</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months;</li><li>Nursing licensure reimbursement;</li><li>Conference and workshop funds allotment $1,500.00 (travel, food, lodging).</li></ul> POSITION DETAILS This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position on 2nd shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 1:00pm and 9:00pm.&nbsp; Correctional nursing is the delivery of evidence-based nursing to protect, promote, and optimize health and abilities; prevent illness and injury; facilitate healing; alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response with care and respect; and advocate for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations under the jurisdiction of the justice system. The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution is a level 4/5, high/maximum security level multi-mission facility for adult males. Based on its offender population, it is the largest correctional facility in New England. It came into being on May 15, 2001 as the result of the consolidation of the Walker Reception and Special Management Unit and the MacDougall Correctional Institution and sits on a combined 140 acres. HEAR FROM OUR EMPLOYEES Mara Scott, a Supervising Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, discusses her advancement from a Nurse to a Head Nurse Supervisor in the DOC, the abundance of opportunities Corrections has to offer, and the family-like atmosphere among DOC staff. Our Mission:&nbsp;The Department of Correction 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. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> Before you apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. </li></ul>Important information for after you apply: <ul><li>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 questionnaire'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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. </li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li></ul>Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jake.ferrari@ct.gov" target="_blank">jake.ferrari@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to inmates;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide inmate care;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models, and standards of nursing;&nbsp;</li><li>specialized inmate care;&nbsp;</li><li>current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;&nbsp;</li><li>and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals;&nbsp;</li><li>encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust and group identity to foster commitment and teamwork;&nbsp;</li><li>provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care systems for the delivery of essential services;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to crises and emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> 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. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Supervisory experience;</li><li>Emergency/Medical Surgery experience;</li><li>Experience working in a correctional facility.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Candidates may be required to have experience working with adolescents or in women's health or mental health care.</li><li>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.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> 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. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> 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. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> 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. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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