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Description
Head Nurse (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services - Middletown, CT
Job Title: Head Nurse (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)
Position: Registered Nurse
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $91,192 - $120,638/year
Shift: 1st Shift, 40 Hours per week, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Work Type: On-site
Location
Address:
City: Middletown
State: CT
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process.
- Plan unit workflow and determine priorities.
- Schedule, assign, oversee, and review work.
- Make recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline, and performance.
- Conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations.
- Lead professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care.
- Maintain and promote standards of nursing.
- Ensure controlled drugs are properly stored, administered, and ordered.
- Identify staff development needs.
- Provide staff training and assistance.
- Instruct staff regarding policies and procedures.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient/individual care programs.
- Respond to emergencies.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Registered Nurse license
- Interpersonal skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in a behavioral health hospital setting
- Experience serving youth with complex psychiatric profiles
Requirements
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Education: A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
License & Certification:
- Registered Nurse license in Connecticut
Schedule:
- 40 hours per week, specific shifts vary
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- Healthy work-life balance.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Supplemental Pay
- $3,000.00 yearly bonus for second or third shift positions, prorated for part-time.
Special Notes
- The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Facility Details
Name: Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Description: The agency supports children and families in Connecticut.
Specialties:
- Behavioral Health
- Nursing Care
Mission: Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.
Job Info
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Status:
Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/02/2025
Posted:
07/02/2025
