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<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you thrive in a role that combines counseling, advocacy, and community outreach? If so, we invite you to apply for positions as Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2's with&nbsp;the State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS),&nbsp;Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS). POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Schedule: Monday - Friday | 35 hours per week | First Shift</li><li>Location: Bridgeport or Stamford, CT (Hybrid Work Available) <ul><li>Bridgeport Office:&nbsp;1057 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT</li><li>Stamford Office:&nbsp;1642 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT</li></ul></li></ul> Due to the specialized nature of these positions, our ideal candidates will be Bilingual in Spanish and English, including reading, writing and speaking. WHY JOIN US? <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li><li>Hybrid Schedule: Flexibility to work remotely and in-office.</li></ul> WHAT YOU'LL DO: <ul><li>Provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities and their families, including monolingual Spanish speakers and English speakers.</li><li>Manage referrals from Latino community organizations, school systems, and general intake sources to connect individuals with needed services.</li><li>Conduct community outreach to establish partnerships and expand available resources for clients.</li><li>Work with individuals with a wide variety of disabilities to help them develop employment plans and achieve career goals.</li></ul> LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE: WHY WORK IN STAMFORD OR BRIDGEPORT? Located in the heart of Fairfield County, Stamford and Bridgeport offer a vibrant mix of professional opportunities, cultural attractions, and a strong sense of community. Stamford, known for its thriving business district and beautiful waterfront, provides a dynamic urban atmosphere with excellent dining, entertainment, and recreational activities. Bridgeport, Connecticut’s largest city, boasts a rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and a growing arts scene. Both locations offer convenient access to New York City, making them ideal for those looking to enjoy a balance of career growth and quality of life. MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: <ul><li>Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens</li><li>Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide</li><li>Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy</li><li>Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults</li><li>Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level</li></ul>The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) helps persons with significant physical and/or mental disabilities prepare for, find, keep or advance in a job. BRS creates opportunities to help individuals with disabilities work competitively. Our team was recently awarded a Disability Innovation Fund Model Demonstration grant through the US Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. The Connecticut Pathways to Integrated Employment (CTPIE) project is designed to help people with disabilities currently working or considering subminimum wage employment make the choice to prepare, secure, and sustain competitive, integrated employment in growing career clusters. CT/PIE will create viable, sustainable options through a model that builds on existing resources to align consumer assessment and career preparedness activities with structured customized training and employment programs, individualized supports and wraparound services. Start with us.&nbsp;Stay with us.&nbsp;Grow with us. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li> 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. </li><li>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.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>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.</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, 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.</li><li>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. </li><li>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.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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.</li><li>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 which is available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>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.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. </li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at <a href="mailto:Joseph.Fried@ct.gov" target="_blank">Joseph.Fried@ct.gov</a>, 860-924-7053.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in locating, investigating and determining the eligibility of individuals with disabilities in need of vocational rehabilitation services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Provides professional rehabilitation planning for and services to individuals with disabilities presenting difficult and complex vocational adjustment and rehabilitation needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Actively locates, investigates and interviews individuals with disabilities to explain functions, services and eligibility requirements of the agency;&nbsp;</li><li>Counsels individuals and assists in planning, selecting, preparing for and achieving vocational needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Obtains significant information from the individual and necessary information from schools, employers, Social Security Administration and other public and private agencies and medical facilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Arranges for services within the agency or other community agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Furnishes consultative services to community agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts presentations and speaks before lay and professional groups;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares written reports to document decisions and assesses vocational rehabilitation potential;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes community referral sources;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares case histories and other case records as components of an assigned caseload with signoff approval using an electronic system;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates and delivers presentations;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends training needs;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer vocational tests;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing;&nbsp;</li><li>community resources;&nbsp;</li><li>disability and resulting functional limitation and medical terminology;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to gather, analyze and evaluate significant information pertinent to the rehabilitation of an individual;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>use innovative thinking and to take initiative in resolving difficult rehabilitation issues with consumers;&nbsp;</li><li>establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship with individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>write complete and concise reports;&nbsp;</li><li>manage a caseload and independently handle complex cases;&nbsp;</li><li>relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds;&nbsp;</li><li>organize time, set priorities and manage workload using an electronic system.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major course of study in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education, or related behavioral or social sciences and two (2) years full time experience in the vocational rehabilitation career series with a state/public vocational rehabilitation program. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish including reading, writing, and speaking.</li><li>Experience working with high school students or adults with disabilities.</li><li>Experience providing outreach, including conducting presentations, to community agencies.</li><li>Experience with an electronic case management system, Outlook, and video conferencing platforms.</li><li>Experience working with population diversity or underserved populations.</li><li>Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have met the national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) at time of appointment.</li><li>Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without an accommodation.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

State of Connecticut

Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (Spanish/English)(Multiple Opportunities | Hybrid | 35 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you looking for a new challenge in your career?&nbsp; If so, we have multiple opportunities for LPNs to join our hospital’s team! Whiting Forensic Hospital, under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our teams as Forensic Treatment Practical Nurses. These openings will help support nursing services and maintain an effective therapeutic environment across our hospital. Find out more information on this great opportunity below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Location: 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT</li><li>All Positions are part of the Hazardous Duty Pension Plan.</li><li>Second and Third Shift Schedules. Schedule information can be found below.</li></ul> WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li></ul> *Benefits may vary for part-time positions. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification. Second Shift Schedules - 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.: Whiting Unit 1 (PCN 112395) | Part-Time, 24 Hours/Week FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: off WORK WORK WORK off off off WEEK 2: WORK off off off WORK off WORK Whiting Units: 2 (PCN 136177), 4 (PCN 135861), and 6 (PCN 135862) | Part-Time, 32 Hours/Week FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: WORK WORK WORK off off off WORK WEEK 2: WORK off off WORK WORK WORK off Whiting Unit 3 (PCN 135863) | Part-Time, 32 Hours/Week FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: WORK off off off WORK WORK WORK WEEK 2: off WORK WORK off WORK WORK off Third Shift Schedules - 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.: Whiting Unit 1 (PCN 24766) | Full-Time, 35 Hours/Week FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: off WORK WORK WORK off off WORK WEEK 2: WORK off off WORK WORK WORK WORK Whiting Unit 2 (PCN 112398) | Full-Time, 35 Hours/Week FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: WORK WORK WORK off off WORK WORK WEEK 2: WORK off off WORK WORK WORK off Whiting Unit 3 (PCN 130243) |&nbsp;Full-Time, 35 Hours/Week FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: off WORK WORK off off WORK WORK WEEK 2: WORK off off WORK WORK WORK WORK Whiting Unit 6 (PCN 135859) | Part-Time, 32 Hours/Week FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: WORK WORK WORK off off off WORK WEEK 2: WORK off off WORK WORK WORK off MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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-sufficiency in those we serve. Whiting Forensic Hospital&nbsp;specializes 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. Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community. Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us! Please note: <ul><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li> 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. </li><li>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.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>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.</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, 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.</li><li>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. </li><li>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.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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.</li><li>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 which is available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>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.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. </li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at <a href="mailto:Joseph.Fried@ct.gov" target="_blank">Joseph.Fried@ct.gov</a>, 860-924-7053.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services at Whiting Forensic Hospital under established security conditions, this class is accountable for nursing care and developing and maintaining an effective therapeutic environment for patients. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients;</li><li>Effectively implements security regulations;</li><li>Actively participates in team patient care conferences;</li><li>Performs patient care duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing patients;</li><li>Observes, reports and records patient behaviors and appearance;</li><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Prevents unauthorized movement of patients, visitors and personnel;</li><li>Performs housekeeping tasks, escorts patients and secures supplies and materials;</li><li>Assists in transfer of patients between secure units across facility;</li><li>Monitors and participates in patient management on units;</li><li>Takes vital signs including charting&nbsp; temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>May informally counsel patients as need arises;</li><li>May participate in group counseling sessions;</li><li>May participate in patient activities;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>modern medical, therapeutic and psychiatric routines, methods and procedures;</li><li>psychiatric procedures and principles involved in care and treatment of the mentally ill;</li><li>various medications used for the care of individuals with mental illness or emotionally disturbed;</li><li>safe patient custody in a security treatment area;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>human behavior, behavioral manifestations of mental illness and principles involved in care and treatment of the mentally ill;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>perform basic first aid procedures.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing and one (1) year of experience in the care of the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language. <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. Candidates who do not have good character are not eligible for permanent employment. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients, may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from patients, and may be exposed to significant mental stress and other extremely disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Forensic Treatment Practical Nurse (Multiple Opportunities)(Full and Part-time | Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a seasonal opportunity?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – North Region – is accepting applications for two (2) full-time seasonal Licensed Practical Nurse positions at Camp Quinebaug in Killingly, CT. This is a Connecticut Licensed Youth Camp that is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The incumbents will work under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, Camp Administrator or Camp Manager at Camp Quinebaug.&nbsp; This position (along with a full-time LPN) functions as the camp nurse as mandated for Connecticut Youth Camps licensed by the Office of Early Childhood. Acting as part of the nursing and camp team, these positions are responsible for meeting the needs of the camp, which includes campers and staff working on the campgrounds. Camp Quinebaug provides a unique summer day camp experience for approximately 100 school aged children with developmental disabilities in northeastern Connecticut. Children with intellectual disabilities and autism are the primary population served at this camp. The camp is located on Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly on 11 acres and its waterfront is the only beach on this beautiful waterway. Arts, Crafts, sports and nature activities, music, swimming, boating and fishing are some of the highlights of the busy camp schedule. Position Highlights: PCNs 141967, 141968 <ul><li>Duration | May 30, 2025 – August 18, 2025</li><li>Full-time | 1st Shift | 35 Hours per week</li><li>Monday – Friday | 7:45 am – 2:45 pm</li><li>However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency, including training.</li><li>Note: The first 2 weeks may be on a part-time schedule and may involve availability until 8:30 pm.&nbsp; Also, the last day of work includes a Saturday to close camp.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>The 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.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Provide incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use;</li><li>Documents all care in individuals’ medical records and completes required facility documentation;</li><li>Perform related duties as required;</li><li>Provide services needed to ensure the health and safety of individuals.</li></ul> About Camp Quinebaug: Camp Quinebaug, affectionately known as “Camp Q,” is a special needs youth summer day camp in Killingly, Connecticut.&nbsp; Camp Q is operated by the state of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services, in conjunction with the Helping Hands of Camp Quinebaug (non-profit board of directors), and in partnership with local schools and communities. Camp Quinebaug was established in 1972 to provide a unique summer camp experience for school age children with developmental disabilities in Northeastern Connecticut.&nbsp; The camp is located on Wauregan Reservoir (aka Quinebaug Pond) in Killingly.&nbsp; Camp Q, the reservoir, and surrounding wooded areas make up approximately 11 acres of land.&nbsp; Our swimming area has the only beach on this waterway.&nbsp; Swimming, boating, fishing, nature enrichment, arts and crafts, sports and games highlight the busy camp schedule.&nbsp; Approximately 90-120 campers per season enjoy the benefits of this 6 week, fully accessible camp environment. DDS Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Licensed Practical Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s:&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type (PN for Practical Nurse) 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.</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>Applicants must be able to work for the full season.</li><li>Incumbent must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must have a license or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.</li><li>Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (work outside in inclement weather, work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and campers.</li><li>Incumbents must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.</li><li>Must complete all required DDS training: Valid CPR Certification, Abuse &amp; Neglect&nbsp; for children and adults, Physical Management Techniques (PMT), Infection Control, Water Safety and Emergency Preparedness.</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a></li><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Provides general care and treatment;</li><li>Administers medication according to physician's orders;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medication use according to DDS medication administration regulations;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Reports changes and concerns to RN;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Monitors vital signs as needed;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>Work collaboratively with RN;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to candidates who have: <ul><li>Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience working in a camp setting.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

DDS Seasonal Camp Licensed Practical Nurse (Camp Quinebaug)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference?&nbsp; If so, we have several terrific opportunities for you! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Correction&nbsp;(DOC), invites you to discover these outstanding opportunities as a&nbsp;Registered Nursein one of our many facility locations throughout the State.&nbsp; DOC is seeking highly motivated individuals to deliver care for our inmate population and assist them in their rehabilitation. Join a practice of nursing and delivery of patient care within the unique and distinct environment of the criminal justice system. Correctional nursing practice is focused independent practice and autonomy. Whether you are an experienced nurse or a recent graduate, you will apply your nursing knowledge, skills and abilities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a full range of health conditions and determine both the urgency and priority of care delivery. Our orientation programs give you the knowledge and confidence to practice in a correctional environment as a professional nurse. Our in-service programs provide nurses with the opportunity to maintain clinical skills and learn new skills to advance patient care. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU The State of Connecticut offers competitive pay to nurses in addition to an abundance of benefits.&nbsp; What we can offer you: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;Page!</li><li>A&nbsp;Hazardous Duty&nbsp;pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV)</li><li>Generous time off (personal, sick and vacation)</li><li>Retire in 25 years - with pension &amp; healthcare benefits</li><li>Comprehensive Benefit Offerings&nbsp;along with additional supplemental benefits</li><li>A challenging yet rewarding experience</li></ul> Additional Benefits: <ul><li>We offer career mobility - get paid to go to school (5 year work requirement)</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months</li><li>Nursing licensure reimbursement</li><li>Conference and workshop funds allotment $1,500.00 (travel, food, lodging)</li><li>Meal allowance per shift</li><li>Accruals sick time/vacation time/ personal time</li><li>2nd and 3rd shift differential/weekend differential</li><li>Recruitment and retention bonuses for RN’s on 2nd &amp; 3rd shift $3,000 yearly.</li><li>NEW: Opportunity to participate in the&nbsp;Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program</li></ul> JOB DETAILS We are hiring for full-time and part-time positions at all of our facility locations on, first, second, and third shifts, throughout the state. NOTE:&nbsp;Current DOC permanent employees should not apply.&nbsp;Permanent DOC employee transfers will be handled through the DOC Lateral Transfer Agreement.&nbsp; Positions through this posting are permanent positions with temporary assignments.&nbsp; Permanent assignments will be completed at a later date after the agency transfer list has been cleared.&nbsp; These positions are in the following facilities and can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift:&nbsp; <ul><li>Bridgeport Correctional Center&nbsp;- Bridgeport, CT</li><li>Cheshire Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Cheshire, CT</li><li>Manson Youth Institution&nbsp;- Cheshire, CT</li><li>York Correctional Institution&nbsp;- East Lyme, CT</li><li>Cybulski Correctional Institution&nbsp;-&nbsp;Enfield, CT</li><li>Carl Robinson Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Enfield, CT</li><li>Hartford Correctional Center&nbsp;- Hartford, CT</li><li>Corrigan Correctional Center&nbsp;- Montville, CT</li><li>New Haven Correctional Center&nbsp;- New Haven, CT</li><li>Garner Correctional Institution&nbsp;-&nbsp;Newtown, CT</li><li>Osborn Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Somers, CT</li><li>MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution&nbsp;- Suffield, CT</li></ul> NEW!&nbsp;12 hour shifts are available at the following locations (rotating weekends and holidays): <ul><li>MacDougall-Walker CI, Osborn CI, and York CI: 7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am</li><li>New Haven CC: 8:00am–8:00 pm, 8:00 pm–8:00 am </li></ul> Carl Robinson CI, Cheshire CI, MacDougall-Walker CI, Manson YI, Osborn CI, Cybulski CI, and York CI schedules are (rotating weekends and holidays): <ul><li>First Shift:&nbsp;7:00 am - 3:00 pm</li><li>Second Shift:&nbsp;3:00 pm - 11:00 pm</li><li>Third Shift:&nbsp;11:00 pm - 7:00 am</li></ul> Bridgeport CC, Corrigan CC, Hartford CC, Garner CI, and New Haven CC schedules are (rotating weekends and holidays):&nbsp; <ul><li>First Shift:&nbsp;8:00 am - 4:00 pm</li><li>Second Shift:&nbsp;4:00 pm - 12:00 am</li><li>Third Shift:&nbsp;12:00 am - 8:00 am</li></ul> Key duties of this position include: <ul><li>Independently assess patients, develop a nursing diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and provide patient education and self-care through the nursing sick call process</li><li>Perform health screenings and makes triage decisions contributing to the health and safety of patients</li><li>Collaborate with multiple disciplines: custody, medical, mental health, dental and other health care support professionals</li><li>Play a key role in the identification, treatment and control of the transmission of infections</li><li>Provide nursing care to special populations such as women's health, juvenile health, end-of-life care, mental health, infirmary care</li><li>Participate in a multidisciplinary team in providing chronic disease management by coordinating and managing chronic disease care</li><li>Advance quality, patient safety and a culture of safety by volunteering as a nurse educator, preceptor; participate in facility-based quality and best practices committees</li><li>Respond and participation in emergency care delivery</li><li>Perform related duties as required (see "Examples of Duties" section below)</li></ul> HEAR FROM OUR EMPLOYEES Mara Scott, a Supervising Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, discusses her advancement from a Nurse to a Head Nurse Supervisor in the DOC, the abundance of opportunities Corrections has to offer, and the family-like atmosphere among DOC staff. Janine Brennan, a Registered Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, talks about why she joined the DOC, how State of Connecticut benefits have positively impacted her life, and what measures are in place to keep correctional staff safe. Our Mission:&nbsp;The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: <ul><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening will be considered for this role as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted application.&nbsp;</li></ul>TO APPLY: <ul><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. We are no longer accepting resumes in accordance with&nbsp;PA&nbsp;21-69. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please select all location(s), shift(s), and employment status(es) (Full-time, Part-time, etc.) in which you are willing to work on your application. Failure to indicate the location(s), shift(s), and employment status(es) may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location, shift, and/or employment status.&nbsp;</li></ul> IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>Note:&nbsp;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. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilities may choose to review applications generated from posting to fill Nurse positions within various locations, shifts, etc. throughout the state.&nbsp; If so, these positions will NOT be posted separately on JobAps. When a new, similar Nurse (Multi-Facility) posting is announced (with a recruitment number ending in DOC), you must re-apply for consideration.</li><li>Note:&nbsp;A facility may have a need to post a job opening for a more ‘specific’ Nurse position geared towards the facility’s specific position(s). Those types of Nurse job openings on JobAps will&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;use applications from this recruitment pool. You must apply to those postings in order to be considered for appointment to those specific position(s). We encourage you to apply to each Nurse posting you are interested in. Please sign up for Interest Cards to be notified when Nurse recruitments are posted.&nbsp;</li></ul> CONNECT WITH US:&nbsp; <ul><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jake Ferrari at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jake.Ferrari@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jake.Ferrari@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for providing professional nursing and/or mental health care to inmates and assisting in their rehabilitation or providing targeted infection control services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> HEALTH SERVICES <ul><li>Independently implements nursing process with inmates including carrying out physicians’ orders regarding diet, medication and treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs assessments;&nbsp;</li><li>Changes dressings;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports on physiological and mental health status of inmates;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents nursing interventions on medical records;&nbsp;</li><li>Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains records and makes reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes decisions in routine cases;&nbsp;</li><li>Instructs inmates and staff regarding treatments, nursing plans and related inmate care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues;&nbsp;</li><li>Responds to emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains availability of medications and supplies;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide pre-certification for and coordination of inmates admitted to and discharged from acute care facilities;&nbsp;</li><li>May formulate and implement nursing care plans;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer routine tests;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct training;&nbsp;</li><li>May delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions;&nbsp;</li><li>May conduct daily sick call;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correctional staff in emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>May provide related medical or mental health specialty services;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> INFECTION CONTROL <ul><li>Independently implements infection control services with inmates;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs infection control assessments;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides infection prevention and control education and training to inmates;&nbsp;</li><li>Responds to emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts health record chart reviews;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews tracking systems for HIV, TB and other infectious diseases;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors incidences of infections including TB, MRSA and other infectious diseases;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes trends over time and across system;&nbsp;</li><li>Assesses inmates for knowledge of infection control and prevention;&nbsp;</li><li>Identifies inmates nearing re-entry date for participation in re-entry infection prevention education programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Identifies community-based infection prevention resources;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops informational materials about community-based programs and disseminates to re-entry population;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains records and makes reports;&nbsp;</li><li>May develop infection prevention curriculum and educational material for inmate education;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correctional staff in emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics;&nbsp;</li><li>current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;&nbsp;</li><li>medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols;&nbsp;</li><li>and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference;&nbsp;</li><li>teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors;&nbsp;</li><li>learn specialized inmate care applicable to work assignment;&nbsp;</li><li>listen and provide empathetic assistance to inmates in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments;&nbsp;</li><li>develop therapeutic relationships with inmates and their caregivers;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to and seek supervision;&nbsp;</li><li>encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;&nbsp;</li><li>analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>interview;&nbsp;</li><li>develop curricula.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Graduation from an accredited nursing program. <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Candidates may be required to have experience working with adolescents or in women's health or mental health care.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class must possess general good health and retain sufficient stamina, agility and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all duties of the class. Incumbents are required to pass a physical examination. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain inmates; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Nurse (Multi-Correctional Facility)(All DOC Locations)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – South Region - is accepting applications for one (1) full-time first shift Supervising Nurse position that will be based in Norwich, CT. This position will be assigned to the Department of Developmental Services Public Programs and is essential to meeting the health and safety needs of individuals living in Community Living Arrangements (CLAs) geographic to the Norwich Office. Position Highlights: PCN 22891 <ul><li>Full-time | 80 Hours by-weekly | 1st Shift</li><li>Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm</li><li>However, Work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.</li><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Will be required to travel.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>The 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.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> In your role as a Supervising Nurse, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Plan, organize and direct health services for an assigned program, unit(s), facility or geographical area;</li><li>Ensure that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to individuals;</li><li>Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff;</li><li>Select, develop, motivate and evaluate staff;</li><li>Conduct performance evaluations;</li><li>Monitor the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care;</li><li>Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services;</li><li>Participate in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services;</li><li>Participate in the development of long-range plans for health care programs;</li><li>Act as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations;</li><li>Prepare, analyze and evaluate reports and other information concerning the delivery of services;</li><li>Respond to psychiatric or medical emergencies;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> DDS Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. About the State of Connecticut: Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep.&nbsp; The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living.&nbsp; Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country.&nbsp; Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose between living in sophisticated country life or living in the center of a lively city. We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DDS team! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;(expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;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’.&nbsp; Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button.&nbsp; Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction.&nbsp; Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.&nbsp; Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys.&nbsp; Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 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Supervising Nurse (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Job Title APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC Requisition Number RE48016 Working Title CRNA Department Name MG300: Anesthesiology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 18 Salary Range $75.03-141.76/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 0 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Shift Monday-Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, 12s) with optional overtime Job Summary UK Healthcare is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a growing academic medical center – the ideal place to reach the peak of your CRNA profession. New and experienced CRNAs are welcome! UK Healthcare, with complex cases and high levels of acuity, offers an outstanding work-life balance, competitive pay, and autonomous CRNA practice. CRNAs manage patients of all ages, place invasive lines, and cover most case types including trauma. The selected candidate will care for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for a large case mix. CRNAs can work to their full scope of practice and enhance their skill set with frequent educational opportunities. We offer up to $4,000 towards professional development funds as well as 2 CME paid weeks off each year. Our work-life friendly schedule is Monday -Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, or 12s) with optional overtime. Any overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate, with additional compensation for weekends, evenings, etc. No call. Starting income minimum yearly income of $254,987. Interested applicants are welcome to contact us with any questions or to discuss the opportunity further. Please contact Chief CRNAs Greg Buckler (<a href="mailto:greg.buckler@uky.edu" target="_blank">greg.buckler@uky.edu</a>), or Mark Anderson (<a href="mailto:marshall.anderson@uky.edu" target="_blank">marshall.anderson@uky.edu</a>). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The CRNA will demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills. In addition, the qualified candidate will provide timely and compliant documentation, take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation, and demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. The CRNA contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience None Deadline to Apply 02/18/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC Requisition Number NR13419 Working Title RN/Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services 6-200 ICU Department Name H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education ADN Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Shift Must be able to work three, 12-hour NIGHT shifts (7PM til 730AM), 36 HRS/WEEK ; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays. Job Summary The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Registered Nurses in the Trauma 6-200 Critical Care ICU of the Trauma Acute Care &amp; Surgical Services Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Deadline to Apply 02/16/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Job Title APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC Requisition Number RE47563 Working Title CRNA Department Name MG300: Anesthesiology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 18 Salary Range $75.03-141.76/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 0 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Shift Monday-Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, 12s) with optional overtime Job Summary UK Healthcare is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a growing academic medical center – the ideal place to reach the peak of your CRNA profession. New and experienced CRNAs are welcome! UK Healthcare, with complex cases and high levels of acuity, offers an outstanding work-life balance, competitive pay, and autonomous CRNA practice. CRNAs manage patients of all ages, place invasive lines, and cover most case types including trauma. The selected candidate will care for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for a large case mix. CRNAs can work to their full scope of practice and enhance their skill set with frequent educational opportunities. We offer up to $4,000 towards professional development funds as well as 2 CME paid weeks off each year. Our work-life friendly schedule is Monday -Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, or 12s) with optional overtime. Any overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate, with additional compensation for weekends, evenings, etc. No call. Starting income minimum yearly income of $254,987. Interested applicants are welcome to contact us with any questions or to discuss the opportunity further. Please contact Chief CRNAs Greg Buckler (<a href="mailto:greg.buckler@uky.edu" target="_blank">greg.buckler@uky.edu</a>), or Mark Anderson (<a href="mailto:marshall.anderson@uky.edu" target="_blank">marshall.anderson@uky.edu</a>). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The CRNA will demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills. In addition, the qualified candidate will provide timely and compliant documentation, take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation, and demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. The CRNA contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience None Deadline to Apply 02/18/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Job Title APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC Requisition Number RE47305 Working Title CRNA Department Name MG300: Anesthesiology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 18 Salary Range $75.03-141.76/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 0 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Shift Monday-Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, 12s) with optional overtime. Job Summary UK Healthcare is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a growing academic medical center – the ideal place to reach the peak of your CRNA profession. New and experienced CRNAs are welcome! UK Healthcare, with complex cases and high levels of acuity, offers an outstanding work-life balance, competitive pay, and autonomous CRNA practice. CRNAs manage patients of all ages, place invasive lines, and cover most case types including trauma. The selected candidate will care for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for a large case mix. CRNAs can work to their full scope of practice and enhance their skill set with frequent educational opportunities. We offer up to $4,000 towards professional development funds as well as 2 CME paid weeks off each year. Our work-life friendly schedule is Monday -Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, or 12s) with optional overtime. Any overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate, with additional compensation for weekends, evenings, etc. No call. Starting income minimum yearly income of $254,987. Interested applicants are welcome to contact us with any questions or to discuss the opportunity further. Please contact Chief CRNAs Greg Buckler (<a href="mailto:greg.buckler@uky.edu" target="_blank">greg.buckler@uky.edu</a>), or Mark Anderson (<a href="mailto:marshall.anderson@uky.edu" target="_blank">marshall.anderson@uky.edu</a>). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The CRNA will demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills. In addition, the qualified candidate will provide timely and compliant documentation, take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation, and demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. The CRNA contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience none Deadline to Apply 02/18/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC Requisition Number NR13149 Working Title RN/7A WEPP/Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services Tower 100 ICU Department Name H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education ADN Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Shift Must be able to work two 12-hour 7AM-730PM DAY SHIFTS EVERY Saturday &amp; Sunday. This position is part of the Weekend Premium Pay(WEPP) plan. Job Summary Registered Nurses in Tower 100 ICU of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Svc. Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, and vascular surgeries. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Deadline to Apply 02/11/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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