Director Of Nursing 2

State of Connecticut - Department of Children & Families; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

State Employee Retirement System

Medical and dental plans

Paid sick and personal leave

Job summary

State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families seeks a Director of Nursing 2 in Hartford, with a hybrid work schedule. The role leads nursing services, oversees health advocates, and ensures adherence to clinical standards and state regulations within the Health Management and Oversight division.

Eligible candidates will demonstrate at least three years in an administrative or supervisory nursing capacity, hold a CT RN license, and meet advanced education requirements for nurse

Qualifications

• Three years of administrative or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current RN license from CT Dept of Public Health.
• Master's degree in nursing or health administration or related field as required for Nurse Executive level.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing staff and operations within the department.
• Provide supervision of Health Advocates and oversee nursing practice standards.
• Oversee nursing care in licensed facilities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Offer nursing consultation to DCF staff for complex medical cases.
• Coordinate contracts and oversee multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Oral/written communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

RN license (CT) required

Master's degree in nursing or health administration or related field

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your nursing career in the area of compliance? The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is hiring for a full‑time Director of Nursing 2. This position is located in our Central Office, within the Health Management and Oversight (HMO) division.

If you have at least three (3) years working in an administrative or supervisory capacity within a healthcare or hospital nursing while as a Registered Nurse, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Please note, you will be requested to submit a copy of a current nursing license from the State of CT, Department of Public Health, if selected for an interview. You may lookup and confirm your credentials on the DCP License Lookup.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Hartford, CT with a hybrid work schedule.

Shift: Full‑time | 40 hours per week | first‑shift.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with flexibility for weekly operational needs.

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

• State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Sick and personal leave;
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

Visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

YOUR ROLE

• Establishing health regulations, policies, practice and nursing standards of practice.
• Providing supervisory oversight of DCFs Health Advocates, who assist with issues related to health insurance.
• Overseeing the establishing and monitoring of congregate care nursing and medication administration guidelines in DCF licensed facilities.
• Providing nursing consultation, as needed, to DCF staff related to complex medical cases.
• Overseeing the multidisciplinary and Child Abuse Providers' contracts.

More details about this position can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and the class specification.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!

SELECTION PLAN

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.

Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

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. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

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. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [e-mail].

Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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 Samantha Rivera at [e-mail].

This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for directing nursing services by ensuring that nursing professional practices comply with appropriate standards of delivery for evidence‑based patient‑centered care within an assigned region, a large hospital division, a medium‑sized hospital or for statewide services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs staff and operations of the nursing department;
• Coordinates, plans and manages nursing activities including making staff assignments;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy incorporating current nursing research and professionally recognized standards;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of the nursing budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of department who might impact on program activities;
• Develops or assists in development and implementation of plans for nursing care;
• Participates in recruitment and retention programs;
• Makes rounds to determine quality of nursing care;
• Participates in Quality Assurance Programs;
• Assures optimal quality of provided care 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;
• Develops productive work teams; protects human and civil rights of patients and/or clients and staff;
• Recommends disciplinary actions;
• Collaborates with clinical instructors for educational programs;
• Represents hospital and/or facility in meetings of professional and/or community organizations;
• Compiles data and prepares periodic reports;
• Responsible for coordinating and providing twenty‑four hour nursing coverage for facility or assigned units(s);
• Intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents;
• Leads and participates in meetings; may speak on behalf of nursing;
• May oversee other disciplines including but not limited to pharmacy, respiratory therapy or social work;
• May participate in strategic planning;
• May participate in research activities;
• May be a member of standing committees;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• 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;
• and ability to develop strategic plans;
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and accreditation guidelines;
• behavioral health nursing;
• nursing administration;
• research procedures as applied to nursing;
• interviewing and counseling techniques;
• current developments in field of nursing including current complexities of healthcare industry;
• trend variance analysis;
• governmental accounting and budgeting;
• marketing;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability;
• Ability to
• problem solve;
• multi‑task and coordinate a high level of activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) 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

• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing team operations.
• Documented clinical consultation and supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards and standards of care.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Clinical experience in child and adolescent healthcare.
• Experience with health preventative strategies.
• Experience with contract oversight.

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 must possess a master's degree in nursing, 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.

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.