Job Description

Introduction
Are you a current State of Connecticut Employee looking to make your next meaningful impact as a Registered Nurse? If so, read below and consider applying.
The , Department of Social Services ( ) has two (2) current full-time job opportunities for in the Division of Health Services in Hartford.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• LOCATION: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
• SHIFT: First (full time | 40 hours per week)
• SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (position may be hybrid upon conclusion of a successful working test period)
• NOTE: You must be a current State of Connecticut employee to be considered. Please see selection plan for additional details.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - As a current State of Connecticut employee, you will receive the same excellent benefits you are already accustom to.

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MORE ABOUT US
DSS has a mission that we, along with our partners, provide person-centered programs and services to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities. DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut's multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS services about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options.
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Selection Plan
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:

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for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license; * Complete a
online (expand the 'Public Health Practitioners' grouping, select 'Registered Nurse' and then 'Start'; * Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's :
System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select 'SEARCH'. Review the results and select the 'Next' button. Check the box next to 'Connecticut' and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per

, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. * Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing

. * Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful

to make the best impression! * Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at

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QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Pamela Rochette at .
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Social Services, Home and Community Based Services unit this class is accountable for supervising a professional nursing staff engaged in providing consultation to access agencies who provide case management to consumers and their families regarding social services program-based healthcare services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
• Determines priorities and plans unit work;
• Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
• Motivates and evaluates staff;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Assesses, evaluates and monitors quality of documentation, records and information concerning community health services;
• Analyzes and evaluates home and community base services provided;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations regarding unit policies and procedures;
• May conduct on site visits to facilities for quality of care and/or compliance with federal and state regulations;
• May testify in court on state and federal policy and regulation;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• relevant agency policies and procedures;
• principles and practices of nursing care administration for a variety of specialties with varied settings;
• managed care practices;
• principles and practices pertinent to community processes;
• state, federal and local health agencies and programs;
• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to

• problem solve;
• understand and communicate health programs;
• plan, implement and evaluate programs;
• Ability to utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a position involving home healthcare, nursing homes or other community based nursing program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of Community Nurse Coordinator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing consultation on healthcare services
• Experience with utilization review processes and procedures within Medicaid
• Experience in Long Term Services and Supports

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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