Director Of Nursing 2 Hybrid | 40 Hours #260818-2759MP-001

Introduction 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 As a current state employee, you will continue to receive benefits, including: 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

Role The Director of Nursing 2 position oversees the medical consultative work in collaboration with the Director of Pediatrics and provides clinical oversight for the agency in the HMO Division. In this role, the Director of Nursing 2 assists with: 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 .

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. Questions? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 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 View email address on click.appcast.io Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut