State of Connecticut
Director Of Nursing 1 Office/On-Site #251217-2751MP-001
State of Connecticut, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457
Director Of Nursing 1 Office/On-Site #251217-2751MP-001
The
State of Connecticut , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced
Director of Nursing 1
to join our team. The position provides administrative and clinical management to nursing supervisors and their reporting nursing staff for an eleven-unit division serving 209 patients.
Position Highlights
Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
Division: General Psychiatry Division (GPD)
Location: Middletown, CT
Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Sunday – Thursday, 3:30 pm – 12:00 am (midnight)
PCN: 118108
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
Engage in a rewarding career;
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
Thrive in an exciting environment;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
More 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.
CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma‑informed gender‑responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.
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.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Departments of Children and Families, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for directing nursing services or other clinical services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practices in appropriate specialty.
Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices.
Knowledge of 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 the 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.
Minimum Qualifications - General Experience 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supervising nursing operations in a hospital setting.
Experience with nursing scheduling management.
Experience working in a psychiatric hospital setting.
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 serving in the capacity of the Nurse Executive are required to possess a master's 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 Operator’s 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.
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.
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State of Connecticut , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced
Director of Nursing 1
to join our team. The position provides administrative and clinical management to nursing supervisors and their reporting nursing staff for an eleven-unit division serving 209 patients.
Position Highlights
Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
Division: General Psychiatry Division (GPD)
Location: Middletown, CT
Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Sunday – Thursday, 3:30 pm – 12:00 am (midnight)
PCN: 118108
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
Engage in a rewarding career;
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
Thrive in an exciting environment;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
More 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.
CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma‑informed gender‑responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.
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.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Departments of Children and Families, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for directing nursing services or other clinical services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practices in appropriate specialty.
Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices.
Knowledge of 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 the 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.
Minimum Qualifications - General Experience 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supervising nursing operations in a hospital setting.
Experience with nursing scheduling management.
Experience working in a psychiatric hospital setting.
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 serving in the capacity of the Nurse Executive are required to possess a master's 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 Operator’s 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.
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.
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