Clinical Nurse Coordinator (General) (40 Hour)

DDS North Region•East Hartford, CT

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS), North Region, is hiring two Clinical Nurse Coordinators for its Public Programs in East Hartford and Willimantic. The role coordinates clinical programs involving multiple units or serves as a liaison between a facility and community programs and placement settings. Work includes overseeing delegation of medication administration and other nursing tasks to medication-certified staff, developing and reviewing clinical materials and individual health care plans, and supporting continuity of care for individuals with disabilities. Both positions are scheduled for first shift, 80 hours biweekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekends as regular days off. Schedule flexibility is required to meet job demands. Consistent travel between DDS locations on site and across Connecticut may be needed at short notice. A hybrid schedule may be requested after successful completion of a Working Test Period. New state employees start at the minimum of the salary range; no salary amount is provided.

Requirements

Three years of professional nursing experience; a bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of general experience, and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for one additional year.
Must possess and retain a current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
Must have a valid Connecticut driver's license.
Must be able to travel between DDS locations, potentially at short notice; travel may be required.
Knowledge of nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care, with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches.
Knowledge of individual treatment planning, including the impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement.
Knowledge of services for individuals and families in institutional and community-oriented settings and of aftercare facilities.
Considerable interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Schedule flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Experience with basic nursing skills, including medication and nutrition administration via G-tube or J-tube, diabetic care, respiratory treatments, colostomy, cecostomy and urostomy care, wound care, and catheterization.
Experience following current infection control practices.
Experience with clinical documentation, including documenting events in writing.
Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in-home supports.
Experience reviewing health information and formulating reports based on that information.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units, or serve as a liaison between a facility and community programs and placement settings.
Oversee delegation of medication administration and other nursing delegated tasks to medication-certified staff.
Write clinical program objectives, policies, procedures, and manuals.
Conduct individual health assessments and develop, implement, and review individual health care plans.
Participate in or chair individual-centered interdisciplinary teams and interview individuals.
Accompany individuals on visits to treatment programs or placement settings.
Follow up on individual care in community programs to support placement in the least restrictive environment and continuity of care.
Apply for financial aid for individuals through the Department of Social Services.
Maintain records of individual progress or failure after placement.
Develop community health resources and provide ongoing consultation and monitoring of services.
Act as a resource to staff and the community.
Prepare reports and statistical summaries.
May clinically supervise direct care staff in the execution of clinical programs.
May develop and conduct in-service educational programs for staff and families.
May perform recordkeeping functions.
Perform related duties as required.