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Director Of Nursing 2(Office/On-site)

3 months ago


Middletown, United States State of Connecticut Full time

Introduction
Are you ready to take the next step in your Nursing career, while continuing to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a qualified individual for the position of Director of Nursing 2 to join our team. 

What We Can Offer You:

Visit our newState Employee Benefits Overview pageThe 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 ScheduleProfessional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work/life balance to all employees

Position Highlights:

Full Time, 40 hours per week, 1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with on-call coverage as neededLocation: Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center - South Campus in Middletown, CT 

Your role as aDirector of Nursing 2

You would be entrusted to direct nursing services by ensuring that nursing professional practices comply with appropriate standards of delivery for evidence-based patient-centered care in our hospital. Additionally, along with other duties as assigned, we would empower you to:

Direct staff and operations of the nursing departmentCoordinate, plan and manage nursing activities including making staff assignments Formulate program goals and objectivesDevelop or assist in the development of related policy incorporating current nursing research and professionally recognized standardsEvaluate staffPrepare or assist in the preparation of the nursing budgetMaintain contacts with individuals within and outside of department who might impact

About Us:

At DCF our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

Discover the opportunity to: 

Showcase your talents in a meaningful roleThrive in an exciting environmentMake a difference in the public sectorWork together in a collaborative team environment
Selection Plan
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Application Process:

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

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

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

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

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

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

Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

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.

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Contact Information:

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

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for directing nursing services by ensuring that nursing professional practices comply with appropriate standards of delivery for evidence-based patient-centered care within an assigned region, a large hospital division, a medium-sized hospital or for statewide services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs staff and operations of the nursing department;Coordinates, plans and manages nursing activities including making staff assignments;Formulates program goals and objectives;Develops or assists in development of related policy incorporating current nursing research and professionally recognized standards;Interprets and administers pertinent laws;Evaluates staff;Prepares or assists in preparation of the nursing budget;Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of department who might impact on program activities;Develops or assists in development and implementation of plans for nursing care;Participates in recruitment and retention programs;Makes rounds to determine quality of nursing care;Participates in Quality Assurance Programs;Assures optimal quality of provided care in a safe environment;Develops and/or implements effective ongoing programs to measure, assess and improve quality of nursing care, treatment and services delivered to patients;Develops productive work teams; protects human and civil rights of patients and/or clients and staff;Recommends disciplinary actions;Collaborates with clinical instructors for educational programs;Represents hospital and/or facility in meetings of professional and/or community organizations;Compiles data and prepares periodic reports;Responsible for coordinating and providing twenty-four hour nursing coverage for facility or assigned units(s);Intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents;Leads and participates in meetings; may speak on behalf of nursing;May oversee other disciplines including but not limited to pharmacy, respiratory therapy or social work;May participate in strategic planning;May participate in research activities;May be a member of standing committees;Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;Performs related duties as required.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION:

Directs staff and operations of nursing services within an assigned region spanning multiple correctional facilities;Ensures coordination and provision of comprehensive nursing services delivered 24-hours a day, 7 days a week;Directs development or assists with development of nursing policies, procedures and protocols;Assists in evaluating nursing staff and recommends corrective action; protects human and civil rights of patients and staff;Prepares or assists in the preparation of the nursing budget and makes decisions or recommends a course of action with regard to management of the nursing budget;Directs or assists with development and implementation of nursing services staffing plan policies;Provides supervision to nurse supervisors regarding nursing standards, procedures, protocols and policies;Ensures nursing practices comply with appropriate professional standards;Develops and monitors nursing performance expectations;Develops, administers and maintains nursing programs that deliver, monitor, evaluate and improve quality and appropriateness of all nursing care;Ensures facilities implemented an effective system that certifies competence to perform nursing duties, including performance of physical assessments and outpatient urgent and emergency protocols;Ensures continuous quality improvements and sustainable constitutional levels of nursing care;Ensures nursing services well-functioning and timely delivery of patient care available to all patients in accordance with appropriate standards of nursing care;Identifies and implements solution for operational and organizational issues pertaining to nursing;Assesses professional nurse training and orientation needs and participates in development of orientation and education programs to promote staff development;Performs competency assessments;Mentors and coaches nursing personnel throughout region;Directs and oversees health care accreditation and/or re-accreditation process;Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;Performs related duties as required. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practices in appropriate specialty;Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;and ability to develop strategic plans;relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and accreditation guidelines;behavioral health nursing;nursing administration;research procedures as applied to nursing;interviewing and counseling techniques;current developments in field of nursing including current complexities of healthcare industry;trend variance analysis;governmental accounting and budgeting;marketing;Considerable interpersonal skills;oral and written communication skillsLeadership skills and ability;Ability to problem solve;multi-task and coordinate a high level of activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a health care organization and/or facility or hospital nursing. 

NOTE: For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Supervising Nurse.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supervising and educating clinical behavioral health/psychiatric nursing staff, including LPNs, RNs, Direct Care Staff in a behavioral health hospital setting serving youth with complex psychiatric profiles and their familiesExperience with hospital Department of Public Health (DPH), Joint Commission accreditation and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certification  Experience with Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement and Risk Management activitiesExperience with the compilation, review, and utilization of data
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.

Incumbents in this class serving in the capacity of the Nurse Executive must possess a master's degree in nursing, public health administration, health care administration, hospital administration or a related field.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.