Head Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)

Role Overview Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse who wishes to make a difference for children and families? The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting a full‑time Head Nurse for the second shift at a Hospital in Middletown, CT. Incumbents must hold a current Connecticut RN license or a Multistate/Compact RN license. Position Details PCN 114011, Acadia Unit, Middletown, CT Full‑time, 40 hours per week Second (2nd) shift: 2:45 pm – 11:15 pm Week 1 days off: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday Week 2 days off: Wednesday Responsibilities Working Lead Lead the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process Plan unit workflow and determine priorities Schedule, assign, oversee and review work Make recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance Conduct or assist in performance evaluations Lead professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care Maintain and promote nursing standards Ensure controlled drugs are stored, administered and ordered properly Identify staff development needs and provide training and assistance Instruct staff regarding policies and procedures Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure continuity of patient/individual care programs Respond to emergencies Make recommendations on policies and standards Prepare reports or correspondence Serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) when required Perform related duties as required Direct Care Independently develop, implement and evaluate nursing and/or health‑care plans Provide nursing consultation in the assigned specialty program Conduct nursing assessments Provide admission and discharge nursing assessments including plans for continuing care Maintain records and make reports Provide nursing services to comply with intermediate care facility regulations and JCAHO standards Maintain records of stored and secured medications Independently manage and provide direct care to patients/individuals Participate in individual, group or family therapy Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient/individual treatment plans Manage an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities Provide 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 regarding signs and symptoms of illness, dysfunction, injury and prevention May conduct patient/individual‑centered conferences with nursing personnel; may consult with and make recommendations to physicians concerning health needs May prepare reports or correspondence Serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) when required Perform related duties as required School Nurse Independently provide counseling and health education services to students and staff Serve as a member of a crisis intervention team Provide assessment of medical problems Determine need for physician or medical care Perform basic evaluative procedures and tests Perform primary first aid Ensure controlled drugs are stored properly Make referrals and follow up on health needs Provide counseling on health‑related issues Maintain accurate medical records Write reports May administer medication May administer routine tests or exams Perform related duties as required Qualifications Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse A Bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the general experience Must possess and retain a Connecticut RN license or a Multistate/Compact RN license May be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in American Sign Language for certain designated positions May be required to travel Background & Character Requirements Incumbents may be subject to a thorough background investigation before permanent appointment. Working Conditions May be required to lift and restrain individuals May be exposed to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive or abusive individuals May be exposed to disagreeable conditions The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr