Logo
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services

Nurse Clinical Instructor (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457

Save Job

Nurse Clinical Instructor (40 Hour)(Office/On-site) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Nurse Clinical Instructor (40 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment #251103-5914FP-001 Location Middletown, CT Date Opened 11/5/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $82,249* - $111,370/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 11/12/2025 11:59:00 PM

Go Back Apply View Benefits

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. Read below to learn more!

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

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

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 health care 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. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds.

PLEASE NOTE

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan For Those Who Hold a RN License In a State Other Than Connecticut And Wish To Apply For a Connecticut License, Please Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license; Complete a CT DPH online application online; Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s Nursys® System.

For Assistance In Applying Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

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.

Resume Policy: Per Public 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.

Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.

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

Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government.

Note: The only way to 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

Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date.

Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.

Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email for updates and tasks.

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.

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 Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov.

Purpose of Job Class (NATURE OF WORK) In a state health care facility or institution this class is accountable for developing curricula and teaching the principles and practices of nursing and health related subjects to nursing personnel and interdisciplinary staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In collaboration with interdisciplinary staff members, participates in assessment of educational needs and requirements of staff and individuals by determining areas of deficiencies and considering government regulations.

Understands and applies the process of adult learning theory to educational programs.

Participates in development and revising of curricula.

Conducts research to obtain the most recent information about identified topic with the use of evidence-based practice.

Delivers curricula to targeted groups including instruction in theory and provision of clinical experience.

Evaluates effectiveness of curricula through analyses of class participation, feedback, and written tests.

Participates in workshops designed for career advancement of nursing staff.

Instructs staff of all levels in orientation and other programs.

Supervises learning experiences of staff in programs and on patient-care units.

Acts as a role model to nursing and health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors.

Participates in approved continuing education programs to enhance professional competence and shares this information with other staff members.

Prepares and submits reports as required.

Maintains records of individuals participating in educational programs.

Protects human and civil rights of individuals and staff.

May participate on committees and in recruitment processes.

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing in appropriate specialty serviced by agency.

Knowledge of teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques.

Considerable interpersonal skills.

Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to develop curricula.

Ability to interview.

Ability to identify the potential of applicants for health careers.

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

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 may be required to travel.

Conclusion Apply for the position by clicking the Apply button above.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr