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State of Connecticut

Nurse Clinical Instructor (40 Hour) Office/On-site #251103-5914FP-001

State of Connecticut, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457

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Introduction Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career through instruction and professional development? Join our team and help drive positive change in our forensic hospital!

The Position The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Nurse Clinical Instructor. In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing curricula and delivering instruction in core nursing principles to elevate staff competency at Whiting Forensic Hospital, a maximum security forensic psychiatric hospital.

Highlights

FACILITY: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)

LOCATION: Middletown, CT

WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week

WORK SHIFT: First shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday with occasional rotation to off shifts as needed to support educational needs of staff

POSITION NUMBER: 25643

What We Can Offer You

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Professional growth and development opportunities

A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Discover the Opportunity To

Be part of a comprehensive team of dedicated professionals focused on patient well-being

Provide support and expertise that directly impacts the quality of care we deliver daily

Assist colleagues and staff in achieving their highest level of professional success

Make a difference in the public sector by elevating professional standards within healthcare

Work together in a highly collaborative environment where shared knowledge is key to success

About Us DMHAS is a healthcare agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Selection Plan For Applicants with a non-CT RN license wishing to obtain a CT license via endorsement:

Review eligibility & documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license.

Complete a CT DPH online application: select “Registered Nurse” under “Public Health Practitioners” and start.

Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the Nursys® System; select “Connecticut” to complete the transaction.

Before You Apply

Meet Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job closing date.

Educational Credits: List earned credits and degrees accurately; provide documentation for foreign institutions if needed.

Resume Policy: Resumes are not accepted during initial application; additional documentation may be requested later.

Preferred Shift/Location: Select all acceptable locations and shifts.

Timely Submission: All materials must be received by the job posting deadline.

Salary Calculations: Current state employees’ salaries may differ across branches.

Apply only via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply

Referral Questions may need to be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date.

Prepare for an interview with the Interview Preparation Guide.

Stay connected via your JobAps Personal Status Board and email.

Applications may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Position will be filled per contractual language and state employment rules.

Purpose of Job Class In a state health care facility this class is accountable for developing curricula and teaching nursing principles to nursing and interdisciplinary staff.

Examples of Duties

In collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, assess educational needs and requirements of staff.

Understand and apply adult learning theory to educational programs.

Participate in development and revision of curricula.

Conduct research for evidence-based practice topics.

Deliver curricula to targeted groups, including instruction in theory and clinical experience.

Evaluate effectiveness of curricula via analysis of participation, feedback, and tests.

Participate in workshops for career advancement.

Instruct staff of all levels in orientation and other programs.

Supervise learning experiences of staff in programs and on patient‑care units.

Act as role model demonstrating professional behaviors.

Participate in continuing education programs.

Prepare and submit reports as required.

Maintain records of individuals in educational programs.

Protect human and civil rights of individuals and staff.

Participate on committees and recruitment processes.

Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practices appropriate to the agency's specialty.

Knowledge of teaching, counseling, and evaluation principles and techniques.

Considerable interpersonal skills.

Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to develop curricula, interview, and identify applicants' potential.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Three (3) years of experience in hospital or institutional nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a teaching/training role.

Special Requirements

Must possess and retain a Connecticut RN license or a Multistate/Compact RN license.

Must be willing to travel as required.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from 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, and is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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