Head Nurse

Introduction

The is seeking to fill a position to work within the located in Bridgeport, CT. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Schedule - 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, every other weekend with rotating holidays. Shift - Second shift, 36 hours per week (72 hours bi-weekly). Location - Bridgeport Correctional Center located in Bridgeport, CT. ABOUT US The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered reentry initiatives to support responsive evidence based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Selection Plan

Before you apply: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. 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 on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 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. 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 . For assistance in applying please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply Important information for after you apply: 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. 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. 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. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Questions about this position should be directed to Alejandro G. Davila-Hurtado at .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Correction facility, this class is accountable forthe supervision and administration of an assigned nursing, mental health orrelated specialty unit including the direction and coordination of staff inorder to ensure that the highest quality of nursing and/or mental health careis provided for the inmate population.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

HEALTH SERVICES: Leads planning of care andimplementation of nursing process; coordinates nursing and/or mental healthunit workflow; determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviewswork; establishes and maintains unit procedures; identifies staff developmentneeds; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists inconducting performance evaluations; ensures controlled drugs are properlystored, administered and ordered; leads professional and paraprofessionalnursing staff in provision of inmate general and mental health care; instructsstaff regarding policies and procedures; maintains and promotes standards ofnursing; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outsideofficials regarding unit policies and procedures; may participate ininterdisciplinary meetings; may make recommendations on policies or standards;may prepare reports and correspondence; may physically restrain inmates, quelldisturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correction staff inemergencies; performs related duties as required. INFECTION CONTROL: Leadsplanning and implementation of infection control services for correctionalinmates and individuals re-entering the community in order to protect thehealth and safety of inmates, staff and the public; assures quality performancein implementation of infection control program by contracted health careprovider; provides education and training to inmates including infectionprevention and control; monitors and ensures quality care through observation andevaluation; maintains records and makes reports; may develop infectionprevention curriculum and educational materials for inmate education; mayphysically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mentalhealth and correction staff in emergencies; performs related duties asrequired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability toindependently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards; considerableknowledge of medication, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;knowledge of general and mental health conditions and treatment interventionsthrough utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome, identification,health planning, implementation and re-evaluation; knowledge of and sensitivityto cultural and socio-economic differences; knowledge of emergency andoperating room nursing procedures and techniques; knowledge of teaching,counseling and evaluation principles and techniques; considerable interpersonalskills; oral and written communication skills; ability to act as a role modelto health care staff; ability to interview; ability to develop curricula;supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates may be required to have experience workingwith adolescents or in women's health or mental health care.2. Incumbents in this class must possess and retaina current license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse inConnecticut.3. Incumbents in this class may be required to befluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American SignLanguage in certain designated positions.4. Incumbents in this class may be required topossess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. 5. Incumbents in this class may be required totravel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and offacts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of eachcandidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess generalgood health and retain sufficient stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuitynecessary to perform all duties of the class. Incumbents are required to pass aphysical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to liftand restrain inmates; may have some exposure to communicable and/or infectiousdiseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive inmates; may beexposed to disagreeable conditions.

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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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