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FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND DO NOT HOLD A MULTISTATE OR COMPACT REGISTERED NURSING LICENSE AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE PLEASE:

1. Review theeligibility and documentation requirementsfor CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
2. Complete aCT DPH online applicationonline (expand the Public Health Practitioners grouping select Registered Nurse and then Start;
3. Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursings :NursysSystem. 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. 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.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications:Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy:PerPublic Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location:Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing.
• Salary Calculations: 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.

• Note: Theonly wayto apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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• Directs or assists with direction of staff and operation of nursing/clinical department;
• Directs or assists with planning and managing of nursing/clinical activities;
• Develops or assists with formulation of program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy incorporating current nursing/clinical research and professionally recognized standards;
• Develops or assists in development and implementation of plans for care;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of department who might impact on program activities;
• Makes rounds to determine quality of nursing care;
• Assures optimal quality of care is provided 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;
• Oversees programming for facility personnel to improve knowledge and practices of infection control;
• Develops productive work teams; intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents;
• Protects human and civil rights of patients and/or clients and staff;
• Compiles data and prepares periodic reports;
• Leads and participates in meetings;
• Responsible for coordinating and providing twenty-four hour nursing coverage for facility or assigned unit(s);
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff including outreach interview and selection;
• May provide direct patient and/or client care;
• May speak on behalf of nursing/clinical services;
• May oversee other disciplines including but not limited to pharmacy respiratory therapy or social work;
• May participate in strategic planning;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge ofnursing principles and practices in appropriate specialty;
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • and ability to develop strategic plans;
  • behavioral health nursing;
  • nursing administration;
  • interviewing and counseling techniques;
  • principles and practices of infection control related to infections and preventable diseases;
  • current developments in field of nursing including current complexities of the healthcare industry;
  • trend variance analysis;
  • governmental accounting and budgeting;
  • marketing;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills.

Two (2) 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.

• Experience supervising nursing operations in a hospital setting.
• Experience with nursing scheduling management.
• Experience working in a psychiatric hospital setting.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• Incumbents in this class serving in the capacity of the Nurse Executive are required to possess a masters degree in nursing social or behavioral science 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 Operators license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.