Head Nurse

Position Overview Job Title: Head Nurse (Third (3rd) shift) Location: State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – West Region; Southbury Training School Shift Schedule PCN 016825; Third (3rd) shift Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. Regular Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Week 2: Friday - Monday: 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Regular Days Off: Tuesday - Thursday However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job. Benefits 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. Opportunities 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 Examples of Duties WORKING LEAD: Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process; Plans unit workflow and determines priorities; Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance; Conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations; Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of individual care; Maintains and promotes standards of nursing; Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered; Identifies staff development needs; Provides staff training and assistance; Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures; Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of individual care programs; Responds to emergencies; May make recommendations on policies and standards; May prepare reports or correspondence; May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP); Performs related duties as required. DIRECT CARE: Independently develops, implements and evaluates nursing and/or health care plans; Provides nursing consultation in the assigned specialty program; Conducts nursing assessments; Provides admission and discharge nursing assessments including plans for continuing care; Maintains records and makes reports; Provides for nursing services to comply with intermediate care facility (ICF) regulations and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards; Maintains records of stored and secured medications; Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered; Independently manages and provides direct care to individuals; Participates in individual, group or family therapy; Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual treatment or health care plans; Manages an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities; Provides clinical direction and/or training to staff in individual, group and family service delivery programs; May participate in home visits and crisis intervention; May provide in-service training to nursing and paraprofessional staff with regard to signs and symptoms of illness, dysfunction, injury and prevention of same; May conduct individual-centered conferences with nursing personnel; May consult with and make recommendations to physicians concerning health needs; May make recommendations on policies or standards; May prepare reports or correspondence; May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP); Performs related duties as required. SCHOOL NURSE: Independently provides counseling and health education services to students and staff; Serves as member of crisis intervention team; Provides assessment of medical problems; Determines need for physician or medical care; Performs basic evaluative procedures and tests; Performs primary first aid; Ensures that controlled drugs are properly stored; Makes referrals and follows up on health needs; Provides counseling on health-related issues; Maintains accurate medical records; writes reports; May administer medication; May administer routine tests or exams; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge of … and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards; Specialized individual care applicable to nursing assignment; Medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; Knowledge of general and mental health conditions and treatment interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, health planning, implementation and re-evaluation; Adult learning and family systems theory; Sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences; Considerable interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers; Act as a role model to health care staff; Supervisory ability. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Substitution Allowed A Bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. Preferred Qualifications IV certified. Experience with all types of feeding tubes. Experience with tracheostomy care. Experience with oxygen therapy. Experience with wound care including wound vac treatments. Experience administering medications and treatments at a large volume. Special Requirements Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license. 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. Character Requirements In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr