Clinical Nurse Coordinator (General) (40 Hour)

JobAps; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Paid professional development

Healthy work-life balance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region in Connecticut is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for a full-time, first shift role in Wallingford. The position requires RN licensure in CT or a multistate/Compact license, and travel between DDS locations within the state may be needed.

A hybrid work arrangement may be requested after the probation period. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of professional nursing experience and experience coordinating clinical programs with

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of general experience.
• A Master's degree in nursing may substitute for one additional year of general experience.
• Experience with documentation and reporting in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals.
• Conducts individual health assessments.
• Develops and reviews individual health care plans.
• Participates on interdisciplinary teams or chairs them.
• Keeps records of individual progress and outcomes.
• Maintains liaison between facility and community programs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Oral and written communication

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a fulfilling role where you can truly impact the lives of individuals with disabilities?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region - has one full-time, first (1st) shift job opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator within the Public Health Division in Wallingford, CT.

Position Highlights:

• PCN 152662 – Public, Wallingford
• First (1st) Shift – 80-hours/bi-weekly
• Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Regular Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
• However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.
• Hybrid schedule may be requested upon the successful completion of a Working Test Period.

Please Note:

• Incumbents must have a valid driver's license.
• Consistent travel between DDS locations on site and across the state may need to be done at short notice.
• Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in CT or hold a Multistate or Compact RN License.
• New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

About Us:

DDS partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

What’s In It For You:

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• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

Discover the opportunity to:

• 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

Purpose of Job Class (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the facility and community programs and placement settings.

Examples of Duties

• Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals;
• Conducts individual health assessments;
• Develops, implements and reviews individual health care plans;
• Participates or chairs individual-centered interdisciplinary teams;
• Interviews individuals;
• Accompanies individual on visits to treatment programs or placement settings;
• Follows up on individual care in community programs to assure individual in least restrictive environment;
• Assures continuity of care to prevent recidivism;
• Applies for financial aid for individual through Department of Social Services;
• Maintains records of individual progress or failure after placement;
• Develops community health resources and provides on-going consultation and monitoring of services;
• Acts as a resource person to staff and community;Prepares reports and statistical summaries;
• May clinically supervise direct care staff in execution of clinical programs;
• May develop and conduct in-service educational programs for staff and families;
• May perform recordkeeping functions;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches;
• individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement;
• structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community-oriented settings;
• aftercare facilities;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

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

• Nursing experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
• Experience with basic nursing skills to include but not limited to: providing medication and nutrition via G-tube or J-tube, diabetic care, respiratory treatments, colostomy, cecostomy and urostomy care, wound care, and catheterization.
• Experience following current infection control practices.
• Experience with clinical documentation including documenting events in writing
• Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in home supports
• Experience reviewing health information and formulating reports based on that information
• Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public.

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

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.