Clinical Nurse Coordinator (General) (40 Hour) (Hybrid)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities?� If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!\r\nThe�State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – West Region, Private Administration – is accepting applications for two (2) Clinical Nurse Coordinator positions located in Cheshire and Waterbury, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are seeking a compassionate and highly organized Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead and support the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered healthcare services. In this role, you will coordinate clinical programs, conduct health assessments, develop and monitor individualized healthcare plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across treatment and community settings. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Clinical Nurse Coordinator serves as a vital resource for staff, families, and community partners while advocating for individuals to receive services in the least restrictive and most supportive environments possible. This position also includes program development, clinical oversight, community outreach, documentation, reporting, and ongoing consultation to promote quality outcomes and reduce recidivism. The ideal candidate is a skilled nursing professional with strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership abilities who is committed to improving the health and well-being of the individuals served.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights: \r\nPCN 15705, 18191\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time | 1st Shift | 80 hours bi-weekly\r\n Week 1 & 2: Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm\r\n \r\n Regular days off | Saturday & Sunday\r\n \r\n \r\n However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the Agency.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat we can offer you:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.\r\n A healthy�work-life balance to all employees!\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.� Click here for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\nDDS Mission Statement:\r\nThe mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout the State of Connecticut:\r\nLiving in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep.� The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living.� Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country.� Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose between living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DDS team!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 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. �\r\n 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. \r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.�For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n 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).���\r\n 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!�\r\n 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.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\n\r\n\r\n 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 Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov\r\n If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or�Edward.Magnano@ct.gov\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the�facility and community programs and placement settings.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n Assist the Nurse Consultant/Supervisor in the monitoring of nursing issues in various private sector agencies, LTC facilities and community settings;\r\n Follow up on individual care in community programs; assist with assuring individuals are in least restrictive environment;\r\n Act as a resource person to agencies and/or planning and support teams (PST).\r\n Act as a resource person and provide support for individuals receiving individualized home supports (IHS)\r\n Conduct individual health audits/nursing audits and site-specific audits;\r\n Perform record keeping functions and maintaining of records;\r\n Assist the Nurse Consultant and/or Nurse Supervisor with reviewing and tracking various reports (such as medication quarterlies);\r\n Provide a variety of medical monitoring as an Ominibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Nurse;\r\n Act on OBRA referrals for DDS individuals and others with suspected developmental disabilities seeking nursing facility admission (including new referrals, extensions, change in condition);\r\n Track short-term stays for DDS individuals;\r\n May develop, implement, and review individual health care plans;\r\n May clinically supervise direct care staff and LPNs in execution of clinical programs;\r\n Participate or chair individual centered interdisciplinary teams\r\n May participate in and/or cover other programs and committees as assigned.\r\n Act as a resource person to staff and community;\r\n Prepare reports;\r\n Participate in regional on-call system;\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches;�\r\n individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement;�\r\n structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community-oriented settings;�\r\n aftercare facilities;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n \r\n A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.\r\n \r\n \r\n A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.\r\n \r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities\r\n Experience following current infection control practices\r\n Experience with clinical documentation including documenting events in writing\r\n Experience reviewing health information and formulating reports based on that information\r\n Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel\r\n Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public\r\n Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in home supports.\r\n Experience making periodic schedule adjustments based on organizational needs\r\n Experience collaborating with various interdisciplinary team members, health care providers, clinicians, and staff\r\n Experience and demonstrated comprehension of current DDS Medication Regulations\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n 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.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n