Nurse (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team at the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for a Nurse to join the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center in Middletown, CT. New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Join a dedicated team of compassionate professionals committed to helping individuals achieve their highest level of health and independence. As a Registered Professional Nurse with the State of Connecticut, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while delivering high-quality nursing care to individuals in need. We welcome you to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and commitment to patient-centered care will directly contribute to the well-being and success of our clients and patients. We encourage you to apply today and Make an ImpaCT! In this role, you will independently implement the nursing process by performing assessments, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient conditions, documenting interventions, and responding to emergencies. You will play an essential role in promoting physical and mental health through education, collaboration, and compassionate care. Additional responsibilities may include participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning, conducting training, assisting with outpatient services, implementing nursing care plans, and supporting rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to serve the community while advancing your professional nursing career in a dynamic healthcare setting. 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). This bonus shall be prorated for part-time. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification. Position Highlights: PCN 44690 Location: Kiwani Unit in Middletown, CT Full-time | 40 Hours per week 2nd Shift | 2:45 pm – 11:15 pm Days Off: Week One: Saturday, Sunday Week Two: Friday, Monday What we can offer you: View our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! 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. About the State of Connecticut: Living 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 living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city. We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DCF team!

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
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.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physician's 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 individual's treatment or health/mental health care plans
May formulate and implement nursing care plans
May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations
May administer routine tests
May conduct training
May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols
May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions
May physically restrain individuals
May provide related medical or mental health specialty services
May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Performs related duties as required

Benefits

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
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.

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