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Clinical Nurse Coordinator (General) (37.5 Hour)
Hybrid
Recruitment # 241031-1974XC-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 11/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $77,110 - $104,408/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 11/12/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference, do what you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment? If you are that candidate, we are looking for you to be a part of their team.
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ) is currently recruiting for one full-time Clinical Nurse Coordinator (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1974XC&R1=&R3=) for Region 4 (Hartford, Manchester) out of the DCF Central Office, Health Management and Oversight Division but deployed to the Hartford Area Office.
Position Highlights:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
First (1st) shift
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Role:
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide case support through nursing clinical consultation to social work staff.
Assist the social work staff in the decision-making process as it relates to medical and health issues of children in DCF’s care.
Provide nursing consultation to Investigation staff on alleged child abuse and neglect investigations.
Ensuring children with complex medical needs have access to community based services and supports and their health needs are met.
Participates in home visitations with social work staff as indicated.
Attends physician appointments and hospital visits as needed.
Participates in the development of the health component of children’s case plans.
Work collaboratively with community based healthcare providers in facilitating care and addressing the health needs of children in DCF’s care.
About Us:
Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ). DCF protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system.
What’s In It For You:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.
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
Selection Plan
FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:
Review the eligibility and documentation requirements (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Registered-Nurse/RN-Licensure-by-Endorsement) for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
Complete a CT DPH online application (https://www.elicense.ct.gov/) online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;
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.
For Assistance in Applying:
Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=w4GRBV2u8wvhTKLL&v=Y8sOb10qYXQ&feature=youtu.be) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
Application Process:
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Selection Process:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .
Contact Information:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.
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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals;
Conducts individual health assessments;
Develops, implements and reviews individual health care plans;
Participates or chairs individual centered interdisciplinary teams;
Interviews individuals;
Accompanies individual on visits to treatment programs or placement settings;
Follows up on individual care in community programs to assure individual in least restrictive environment;
Assures continuity of care to prevent recidivism;
Applies for financial aid for individual through Department of Social Services;
Maintains records of individual progress or failure after placement;
Develops community health resources and provides on-going consultation and monitoring of services;
Acts as a resource person to staff and community;
Prepares reports and statistical summaries;
May clinically supervise direct care staff in execution of clinical programs;
May develop and conduct in service educational programs for staff and families;
May perform recordkeeping functions;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches;
individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement;
structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community oriented settings;
aftercare facilities;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in settings that care for children and youth with complex medical needs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered nurse in Connecticut.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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.
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