Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Nurse(Office/On-site)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457
Overview
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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services . Introduction
Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – is recruiting for a
Nurse , located at our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) - Kiwani (PCN 44690) Unit, Middletown, CT. New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Compensation and Benefits
In addition to the base annual salary, 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 $3,000. The bonus shall be prorated for part-time. To be eligible for this bonus, the employee must have completed one year of service in the RN classification. Position Highlights:
PCN 44690 Location: Kiwani in Middletown, CT Full-time 40 hours per week Second (2nd) shift 2:45 P.M. - 11:15 P.M. Week one: Saturday and Sunday off Week two: Friday and Tuesday off What We Can Offer You
View our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. Your Role as a Nurse
Engage in a rewarding career Assist our employees so they can achieve success Make a difference in the public sector Work together in a collaborative team environment For a more comprehensive list of duties please click here. We Believe That
Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives. Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment. No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services. Our services work best when integrated with community care. About Us
The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center – South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut’s children who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus at 915 River Road, Middletown, CT 06457. The center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Selection and Application Process
Questions? We’re here to help. 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 to Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)
In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care. Examples of Duties
Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physician's orders regarding diet, medication and treatment; Performs assessments; Changes dressings; Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals; Documents nursing interventions on medical records; Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security; Maintains records and makes reports; Makes decisions in routine cases; Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments and nursing plans; Responds to emergencies; Maintains availability of medications and supplies; Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment; May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual 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 administer routine tests; May conduct training; May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; May physically restrain individuals; May provide related medical or mental health specialty services; May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach. Skills
interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Ability to
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; develop therapeutic relationships with individuals and their caregivers; respond to emergencies; 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. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - General Experience Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a psychiatric setting. Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR 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 American Sign Language in certain designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Working Conditions
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed 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. 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. Apply
Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
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Join to apply for the Nurse(Office/On-site) role at
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services . Introduction
Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – is recruiting for a
Nurse , located at our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) - Kiwani (PCN 44690) Unit, Middletown, CT. New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Compensation and Benefits
In addition to the base annual salary, 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 $3,000. The bonus shall be prorated for part-time. To be eligible for this bonus, the employee must have completed one year of service in the RN classification. Position Highlights:
PCN 44690 Location: Kiwani in Middletown, CT Full-time 40 hours per week Second (2nd) shift 2:45 P.M. - 11:15 P.M. Week one: Saturday and Sunday off Week two: Friday and Tuesday off What We Can Offer You
View our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. Your Role as a Nurse
Engage in a rewarding career Assist our employees so they can achieve success Make a difference in the public sector Work together in a collaborative team environment For a more comprehensive list of duties please click here. We Believe That
Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives. Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment. No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services. Our services work best when integrated with community care. About Us
The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center – South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut’s children who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus at 915 River Road, Middletown, CT 06457. The center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Selection and Application Process
Questions? We’re here to help. 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 to Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)
In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care. Examples of Duties
Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physician's orders regarding diet, medication and treatment; Performs assessments; Changes dressings; Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals; Documents nursing interventions on medical records; Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security; Maintains records and makes reports; Makes decisions in routine cases; Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments and nursing plans; Responds to emergencies; Maintains availability of medications and supplies; Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment; May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual 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 administer routine tests; May conduct training; May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; May physically restrain individuals; May provide related medical or mental health specialty services; May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach. Skills
interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Ability to
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; develop therapeutic relationships with individuals and their caregivers; respond to emergencies; 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. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - General Experience Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a psychiatric setting. Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR 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 American Sign Language in certain designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Working Conditions
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed 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. 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. Apply
Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
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