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Are you looking to help your state in a time of need?
Does a career in state service as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) excite you?
The State of Connecticut , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS ) is currently accepting applications for multiple Nurse positions within Connecticut Valley Hospital ( CVH ). We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our behavioral health nursing team to improve the well-being for our patients.
Hours: Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Shifts: Note: These positions can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift through out ASD
FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:
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.This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses.
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;
Professional growth and development opportunities
Health insurance coverage will be limited to those individuals who are regularly scheduled to work at least seventeen and one-half (17-1/2) hours per week.
Benefits may vary or not apply for specific part-time positions.
If you would like to schedule a time to speak with a Clinical Leader to learn about a nursing position at DMHAS, please contact Marilyn.Provide nursing care for behavioral health patients within the nursing scope of practice.
Collaborate with interprofessional team members to provide patient excellence in care and treatments
Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs;
Complete comprehensive nursing assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems; Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment plan and ongoing interventions of care.
Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Nurse should not apply; Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.
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.
About The Hospital
CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals, four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses – Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).
A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace .
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Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;
Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s : Nursys® System. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care.
Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment;
Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;
Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals;
Documents nursing interventions on medical records;
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;
Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment;
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;
May formulate and implement nursing care plans;
May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations;
May conduct training;
May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols;
May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions;
May provide related medical or mental health specialty services;
May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional;
and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics;
medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods;
and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols;
and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach;
act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors;
learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment;
listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments;
respond to and seek supervision;
encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;
analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.
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.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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.