Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Nurse Clinical Instructor (40 Hour) in Middletown, Connecticut
Nurse Clinical Instructor (40 Hour)
Office/On-Site
Recruitment # 240422-5914FP-001
Location Middletown, CT
Date Opened 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $80,242 - $108,653/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 5/3/2024 11:59:00 PM
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- Introduction
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?
If so, join our team of dedicated professionals at the State of Connecticut!
The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Nurse Clinical Instructor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5914FP&R1=&R3=) .
Position Highlights:
FACILITY: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/WFH/Whiting-Forensic-Hospital) )
TEAM: Staff Development
LOCATION: Middletown , CT
SCHEDULE: Full - time (40 hours), Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm. Please note schedule may at times be flexed due to hospital training needs.
POSITION NUMBER: 119447
Please note: This is NOT a Hazardous Duty position.
What We Can Offer You:
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.
Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
Professional growth and development opportunitie s
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Discover The Opportunity To:
Engage in a rewarding career;
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
Thrive in an exciting environment;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.
The Role:
This incumbent will work under the direction of the Director of Staff Development at WFH.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for planning, developing, executing and evaluating professional development seminars, workshops, curricula and other instructional activities for professional, paraprofessional and health profession.
About Us:
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is 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-s ufficiency in those we serve.
Whiting Forensic Hospital specialized in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories: Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission.
We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make a difference!
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/ApplicantTips2021Nov.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:
Review the eligibility and documentation requirements (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Registered-Nurse/RN-Licensure-by-Endorsement) for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
- Complete a CT DPH online application (https://www.elicense.ct.gov/) 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 : Nursys® 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.
To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview .
C andidates 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .
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.
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Julie Barker via email at Julie.Barker@ct.gov .
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state health care facility or institution this class is accountable for developing curricula and teaching the principles and practices of nursing and health related subjects to nursing personnel and interdisciplinary staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
In collaboration with interdisciplinary staff members participates in assessment of educational needs and requirements of staff and individuals by determining areas of deficiencies and considering government regulations;
Participates in development of curricula;
Conducts research to obtain most recent information about identified topic;
Delivers curricula to targeted groups including instruction in theory and provision of clinical experience;
Evaluates effectiveness of curricula through analyses of class participation, feedback and written tests;
Participates in workshops designed for career advancement of nursing staff;
Instructs staff of all levels in orientation and other programs;
Supervises learning experiences of staff in programs;
Acts as a role model to nursing and health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors;
Participates in approved continuing education programs to enhance professional competence and shares this information with other staff members;
Prepares and submits reports as required;
Maintains records of those individuals participating in educational programs;
Protects human and civil rights of individuals and staff;
May participate on committees and in recruitment process;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
principles and practices of nursing in appropriate specialty serviced by agency;
Knowledge of
teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
develop curricula;
interview;
identify the potential of applicants for health careers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in hospital or institutional nursing as a registered professional nurse.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience conducting trainings for multi-disciplinary staff in a behavioral health or congregate care setting.
Experience utilizing a train the trainer model focused on a behavioral health related curriculum.
Experience developing training curriculum for multi-disciplinary staff in a behavioral health or congregate care setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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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