Clinical Nurse Coordinator (General) (40 Hour)
About The Position
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region - has two (2) full-time first (1st) shift job opportunities for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator within the Private Health Division. These positions will provide nursing services alongside the Individual, Family, and Self-Determination Division based in Norwich & New Haven, CT. The positions support specific respite locations and require work schedule flexibility to meet job demands. A hybrid schedule may be requested after a Working Test Period. Incumbents must have a valid driver's license and may need to travel between DDS locations on short notice. A current Registered Nurse (RN) license in CT or a Multistate/Compact RN License is required.
Requirements
- Must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
- Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.
- A valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with the medical and behavioral needs of individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities and/or autism across the life span.
- Experience with clinical documentation and writing skills.
- Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in-home supports.
- Experience with clinical documentation, writing and formulating reports.
- Experience with families preferred.
- Experience reviewing information and formulate reports.
- Experience with DDS health policies.
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
- Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
