Supervising Nurse (40 Hour)

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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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• Referral Questions:This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs) which must be completed by the questionnaires expiration date. If requested RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

• Prepare For An Interview:Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare review this helpfulInterview Preparation Guideto make the best impression!
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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.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language reemployment SEBAC transfer promotion and merit employment rules. 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 available at employer may participate in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.

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Due to high volume we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process reach out toJulie Barker at .

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• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply nursing principles clinical therapeutic models and standards of nursing;
  • specialized individual care in the assigned nursing areas;
  • current medications their actions interactions uses and side effects;
  • and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;
  • and ability to apply family systems theory;
  • procedures and protocols of applicable accrediting institutions;
• Knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals community resources and providers;
  • encourage and facilitate cooperation pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;
  • provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care systems for the delivery of essential services;
  • respond to crises and emergencies;
  • use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives;
• Supervisory ability.

• A Bachelors degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
• A Masters degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience supervising and working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
• Experience providing education and guidance as leadership.
• Experience enforcing agency policies.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in ConnecticutOR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• 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.

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.