Head Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-site #250702-4356FL-001

State of Connecticut - Middletown, CT

Job Title: Head Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-site #250702-4356FL-001

Position: Registered Professional Nurse

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $3,000.00 yearly bonus for second and third shift positions

Shift: 1st Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 2nd Shift 2:45 pm – 11:15 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

Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, techniques, and standards
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals
Strong oral and written communication skills
Supervisory ability

Preferred Skills

Experience working in a behavioral health hospital setting
Experience serving youth with complex psychiatric profiles
Fluency in a foreign language or proficiency in American Sign Language (in certain positions)

Requirements

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

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

License & Certification:

License as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 Hours per week
1st Shift or 2nd Shift available

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
Healthy work-life balance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Supplemental Pay

$3,000.00 yearly bonus for second and third shift positions

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: State of Connecticut

Description: A comprehensive team of caring professionals assisting clients/patients to achieve success.

Specialties:

Behavioral health
Community or therapeutic nursing

Mission: To support children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders to lead productive lives; to ensure that services are integrated with community care.