Supervising Nurse (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) – South Region - is accepting applications for one (1) full-time first shift Supervising Nurse position that will be based out of the Public Division in Norwich, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNew! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDDS is seeking a dedicated and experienced Supervising Nurse to join our team supporting individuals living in Community Living Arrangements (CLAs) within the geographic area of the Norwich Office. This position plays an essential role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we support while providing clinical leadership to nursing staff and helping drive the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs a Supervising Nurse, you will plan, organize, and direct health services across an assigned geographic area, ensuring that care and services align with established standards, goals, and objectives. You will provide clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, oversee documentation and quality of care, support staff development and performance, and help ensure the resources necessary to deliver effective services are available.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou will also have the opportunity to shape the delivery of health care services at DDS by participating in policy and procedure development, long-range health care planning, and quality improvement efforts. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with internal teams, other agencies, and community partners, respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, and may oversee nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a nursing leader who is passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through clinical leadership, we encourage you to apply today and make an impact with DDS!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights: \r\nPCN 22891\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: Only current employees of the State of Connecticut will be considered for this role.\r\n Location: Public Division in Norwich, CT\r\n Full-time | 1st Shift | 80 hours bi-weekly\r\n Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm\r\n Regular days off | Saturday, Sunday\r\n \r\n However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the Agency.\r\n \r\n Hybrid schedule may be requested upon successful completion of the Working Test Period.\r\n Consistent travel between DDS locations on site and across the state may be needed on short notice.\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\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

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must specify your qualifications on your application.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFOR 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, PLEASE:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;\r\n Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFOR 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 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\nDue 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\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf 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\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit(s), facility or geographical area;�\r\n Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to individuals;�\r\n Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff;�\r\n Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff;�\r\n Conducts performance evaluations;�\r\n Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care;�\r\n Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services;�\r\n Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services;�\r\n Participates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs;�\r\n Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations;�\r\n Prepares, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information concerning the delivery of services;�\r\n Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies;�\r\n May physically restrain individuals;�\r\n May oversee all nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n and ability to apply nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models, and standards of nursing;�\r\n specialized individual care in the assigned nursing areas;�\r\n current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;�\r\n and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;�\r\n and ability to apply family systems theory;�\r\n procedures and protocols of applicable accrediting institutions;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies;�\r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable ability to\r\n \r\n establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers;�\r\n encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;�\r\n provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care systems for the delivery of essential services;�\r\n respond to crises’ and emergencies;�\r\n use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, regional, institutional or psychiatric setting.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience with supervising nurses in a healthcare setting\r\n Experience providing nursing care to adults with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability\r\n Experience working as a nurse in community and family home settings and coordinating in-home supports\r\n Experience working with private sector providers and clinicians\r\n Experience interpreting and understanding collective bargaining agreements and working collaboratively with Union representatives\r\n Experience with Department of Public Health (DPH) and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) licensing requirements\r\n Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, including but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit 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 be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.\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