Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #250129-1969FL-001

State of Connecticut; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of Registered Nurses making a significant impact in the public sector with the State of Connecticut. This role offers the chance to provide compassionate care within the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System, focusing on improving the lives of individuals with behavioral health needs. As a nurse, you will implement nursing processes, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure quality care in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth, a healthy work-life balance, and competitive benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in their community. Start your rewarding journey today!

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Forbes-recognized company benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess and retain a license as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.
• Fluency in a foreign language may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of professional nursing care in a state agency.
• Implement nursing processes and monitor patient health status.

Skills

Professional nursing theory

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Clinical therapeutic models

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Introduction

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the public sector? If so, read below and apply today!

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 POSITION:

We are currently recruiting passionate Nurses to join our team within Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS).

POSITION SPECIFICS:

1. Hours: Full-Time and/or Part-Time
2. Shifts: First, Second, and Third
3. Facility: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC)
4. Unit: CTU, PICU 1 and/or PICU 2
5. Address: 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance!
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company!

PLEASE NOTE: Health insurance coverage will be limited to those individuals who are regularly scheduled to work at least seventeen and one-half (17-1/2) hours per week. Benefits may vary for specific part-time positions.

FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS: YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a “recruitment and retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.

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.

NOTE: Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Nurse should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process. Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.

OUR MISSION: 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. Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

Selection Plan

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To Apply: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physician's orders regarding diet, medication and treatment; Performs assessments; Changes dressings; Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals; Documents nursing interventions on medical records; Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security; Maintains records and makes reports; Makes decisions in routine cases; Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues; Responds to emergencies; Maintains availability of medications and supplies; Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment; May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual's treatment or health/mental health care plans; May formulate and implement nursing care plans; May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations; May administer routine tests; May conduct training; May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; May physically restrain individuals; May provide related medical or mental health specialty services; May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference; and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment; listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers; respond to emergencies; respond to and seek supervision; encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut. Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the 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 exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

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.