Head Nurse (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services - Middletown, CT

Job Title: Head Nurse (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

Position: Head Nurse at Connecticut Valley Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $91,192 - $120,638/year

Shift: First Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm, every other weekend

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Middletown

State: CT

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process
Plans unit workflow and determines priorities
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work
Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline, and performance
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations
Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care
Maintains and promotes standards of nursing
Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered, and ordered
Identifies staff development needs
Provides staff training and assistance
Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures
Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient/individual care programs
Responds to emergencies
Independently develops, implements and evaluates nursing and/or health care plans
Provides nursing consultation in the assigned specialty program
Conducts nursing assessments including admission and discharge nursing assessments
Maintains records and makes reports
Independently manages and provides direct care to patients/individuals
Participates in individual, group or family therapy
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient/individual treatment or health care plans
Manages an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities
Provides clinical direction and/or training to staff in individual, group and family service delivery programs

Required Skills

Core Skills

Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, techniques and standards
Behavioral health knowledge and skills working with groups and individuals
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships
Supervisory ability

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience

License & Certification:

License or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities
Healthy work/life balance

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Facility Details

Name: Connecticut Department of Administrative Services

Description: CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses.

Specialties:

General Psychiatry
Geriatric Services
Addiction Services

Mission: 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.