Nurse (Multiple Positions) Office/On-Site #260915-1969FL-001

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment & retention bonus

Professional growth

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for multiple Nurses to join their team, with positions in the CT Valley Hospital and Addiction Services, GM Psychiatry divisions. Roles offer full-time or part-time schedules, with first/second/third shifts and weekend options across Middletown or Hartford locations.

New hires may be assigned to various units and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for behavioral health patients within the nursing scope of practice
• Collaborate with interprofessional team members to provide patient excellence in care and treatments
• Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs
• Complete comprehensive, person-centered nursing assessments to develop individualized care plans for individuals managing acute psychiatric and substance use needs, focusing on stabilization and recovery goals
• Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment plan and ongoing interventions of care

Job description

Introduction

Are looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact and advance your career?

Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!

The State of Connecticut , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for multiple Nurses to join their team! Join our specialized behavioral health nursing team and directly enhance the well-being and recovery of our patients.

HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• UNIT: Addiction Services Division (ASD) and General Psychiatry Division (GPD)
• LOCATION: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT or 500 Vine Street, Hartford, CT
• SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Full-Time and Part-Time
• SHIFTS AVAILABLE: First, Second, Third, and Weekends
• NOTE: These positions can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift throughout ASD, GDP
• *Some positions may be eligible for shift and/or weekend differentials, depending on the assigned schedule.

New! We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

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.

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

*Benefits may vary or not apply for certain part-time positions.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Provide nursing care for behavioral health patients within the nursing scope of practice;
• Collaborate with interprofessional team members to provide patient excellence in care and treatments;
• Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs;
• Complete comprehensive, person-centered nursing assessments to develop individualized care plans for individuals managing acute psychiatric and substance use needs, focusing on stabilization and recovery goals; and
• Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment plan and ongoing interventions of care.

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.

About Us

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. CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.

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 .

Salary Information

• Part-Time: $40.20 - $52.63/hour (Commensurate with education and/or experience)
• Full-Time: $83,918 - $109,884/year (Commensurate with education and/or experience)

For Those Who Hold An Rn License In a State Other Than Connecticut And Do Not Hold a Multistate Or Compact Registered Nursing License , And Wish To Apply For a Connecticut License

• Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
• Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;
• Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s : Nursys® System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.

Before You Apply

• 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• 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: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply

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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• 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 .
• 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 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