Connecticut
Supervising Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-Site) - #251212-5922FP-001
Connecticut, Bridgeport, California, United States, 93517
Introduction
Are you looking to join a team of dedicated nursing individuals? Read below and apply today! THE POSITION: The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced Supervising Nurse to join our team. In this role you will provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing for the delivery of essential services to our patient population. NEW! We're excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit the Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. HIGHLIGHTS: SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), Second Shift (4:00 P.M. - 12:30 A.M.), Monday - Friday, On call coverage and rotating weekends and holidays. FACILITY: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC). AREA: Staffing Office. ADDRESS: 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport. PCN: 143492. 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 a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals; Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; Assist our clients so they can achieve success; Make a difference in the public sector; and Work together in a collaborative team environment. ABOUT US: The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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. The vision of the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent. 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. Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.
Purpose of Job Class (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.
Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit(s), facility or geographical area
Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to individuals
Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff
Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff
Conducts performance evaluations
Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care
Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services
Participates in the development of long‑range plans for health care programs
Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations
Prepares, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information concerning the delivery of services
Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies
May physically restrain individuals
May oversee all nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing
Performs related duties as required
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge and application of nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models and nursing standards
Clinical knowledge of medications, including actions, interactions, uses and side effects
Sensitivity to cultural and socio‑economic differences and ability to apply family systems theory
Knowledge of procedures and protocols of accrediting institutions
Management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies
Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals, community resources and providers
Leadership and guidance in developing nursing standards and enhancing health care systems
Response to crises and emergencies
Use of professional judgment to identify improvement areas and participate in quality initiatives
Supervisory ability
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, regional, institutional or psychiatric setting.
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 as a nursing supervisor in a residential outpatient psychiatric care setting
Experience with the principles and practices of nursing discipline
Experience working with individual, and group dynamics, within a mental health facility
Experience utilizing interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Experience with physical, mental, and psychosocial disorders and evaluating client needs
Experience with Microsoft Office computer software and the use of e‑mail
Experience using an Electronic Medical Record
Experience working in a union environment
Special Requirements Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current 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 some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
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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Purpose of Job Class (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.
Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit(s), facility or geographical area
Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to individuals
Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff
Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff
Conducts performance evaluations
Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care
Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services
Participates in the development of long‑range plans for health care programs
Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations
Prepares, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information concerning the delivery of services
Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies
May physically restrain individuals
May oversee all nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing
Performs related duties as required
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge and application of nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models and nursing standards
Clinical knowledge of medications, including actions, interactions, uses and side effects
Sensitivity to cultural and socio‑economic differences and ability to apply family systems theory
Knowledge of procedures and protocols of accrediting institutions
Management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies
Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals, community resources and providers
Leadership and guidance in developing nursing standards and enhancing health care systems
Response to crises and emergencies
Use of professional judgment to identify improvement areas and participate in quality initiatives
Supervisory ability
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, regional, institutional or psychiatric setting.
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 as a nursing supervisor in a residential outpatient psychiatric care setting
Experience with the principles and practices of nursing discipline
Experience working with individual, and group dynamics, within a mental health facility
Experience utilizing interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Experience with physical, mental, and psychosocial disorders and evaluating client needs
Experience with Microsoft Office computer software and the use of e‑mail
Experience using an Electronic Medical Record
Experience working in a union environment
Special Requirements Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current 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 some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
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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