Nurse

ABOUT US:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

THE POSITION:

We are currently seeking a Nurse to join our team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), third shift (12:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M.), every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• FACILITY: Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC)
• UNIT: Inpatient Treatment Unit (ITU)
• ADDRESS: 500 Vine Street, Hartford
• POSITION NUMBER: 144897

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance!

IN ADDITION TO THE BASE ANNUAL SALARY, YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:

• Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a “recruitment and retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
• In order to be eligible for this bonus, the employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

ABOUT THE FACILITY:

CRMHC is a community based mental health center, operated by DMHAS, which provides an array of innovative clinical and community support services to individuals with a psychiatric disability, in many cases with co-occurring problems of substance abuse.

In addition to the function of providing individuals with behavioral health services, CRMHC also collaborates with the Greater Hartford DMHAS-Funded Mental Health Programs that is comprised of 15 non-profit agencies located in Hartford and West Hartford. These agencies work together to provide a comprehensive array of behavioral health services to nearly 3300 individuals and families.

Please note:

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

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To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
• 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.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board.
• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment;
• Performs assessments;
• Changes dressings;
• Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;
• Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals;
• Documents nursing interventions on medical records;
• Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and ensures their security;
• Maintains records and makes reports;
• Makes decisions in routine cases;
• Instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues;
• Responds to emergencies;
• Maintains availability of medications and supplies;
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment;
• May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individuals treatment or health/mental health care plans;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics;
  • current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;
  • medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • act as a role model to healthcare staff;
  • develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with clients with severe and persistent Mental Illness and Substance abuse on an inpatient unit.
• Experience providing clinical and administrative administration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.
• Incumbents may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain positions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.