Forensic Nursing Director - 2nd Shift Leadership

State of Connecticut; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks a Nurse Executive for Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, CT. This full-time, second-shift leadership role directs nursing and clinical services across two WF H buildings.

You will oversee staffing, quality of care, infection control, and compliance while maintaining 24-hour coverage and on-call responsiveness. A master's degree and CT RN license are preferred for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a health care organization.
• Incumbents must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• BSN, MSN or MHA preferred.
• Experience leading projects in support of quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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 in development of plans for care and related policy.
• Maintains and ensures optimal quality of care in a safe environment.
• Coordinates twenty-four hour nursing coverage for facility or assigned unit(s).

Skills

Nursing administration

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Infection control

Budgeting

Education

BSN

MSN

MHA

Job description

The State of Connecticut's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks a Nurse Executive for Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, CT. This full-time, second-shift leadership role directs nursing and clinical services across two WF H buildings.

You will oversee staffing, quality of care, infection control, and compliance while maintaining 24-hour coverage and on-call responsiveness. A master's degree and CT RN license are preferred for this leadership position.