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<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, South Campus Hospital –is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator position, in Middletown, CT. We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success.&nbsp; You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make an ImpaCT as a Registered Professional Nurse for the state of Connecticut!&nbsp; We encourage you to apply today! Position Highlights: PCN 96219 <ul><li>Full-time | 1st shift</li><li>Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm</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>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</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 Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Coordinate workflow and determine priorities to assure the delivery of the highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services</li><li>Schedule, assign, oversee and review work</li><li>Establish and maintain program protocols and procedures</li><li>Provide staff training and assistance</li><li>Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures</li><li>Prepare reports and correspondence</li><li>Assess, evaluate and monitor documentation of all hospital disciplines when performing case reviews</li><li>Attend professional workshops, seminars and in-service training</li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li><li>For a more comprehensive list of duties click here.</li></ul> About the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus: At the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, we treat our youth and each other with dignity and respect.&nbsp; It is in this relational, cultural and gender sensitive surrounding that our therapeutic milieu is based.&nbsp; Interdisciplinary teams develop, implement and continually assess individualized treatment plans. Solnit – South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut’s youth who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus overlooking the Connecticut River in Middletown, CT.&nbsp; The campus includes four coed hospital units and three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) cottages.&nbsp; The Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator position is located at Solnit Hospital.&nbsp; The Solnit Hospital provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The campus includes: Four coed hospital units, three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF), two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area. About the State of Connecticut: Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a 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 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 DCF team! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> 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> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><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>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>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></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>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><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 agency this class is accountable for coordinating a utilization review program which promotes effective cost recovery, quality of care and/or compliance with relevant federal and state laws, regulations and standards. In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for performing investigations of abuse, neglect and death in individuals with an intellectual disability including individuals under the care of the Department of Developmental Services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> WORKING LEAD (REGULATORY): <ul><li>Coordinates workflow and determines priorities to assure highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains program protocols and procedures;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Assesses, evaluates and monitors documentation of all hospital disciplines when performing case reviews;</li><li>Attends professional workshops, seminars and in-service training;</li><li>May supervise Utilization Review Nurses and other staff engaged in review of medical records of individuals in state health care facilities for purposes of maximizing reimbursement revenue via Medicare Part B programs;</li><li>May review medical records and compile documents for case presentations;</li><li>May provide pre-certification for and coordination of inmates admitted to and discharged from acute care facilities;</li><li>May lead an inspection team in IPR/UR and licensing review functions;</li><li>May conduct entrance and exit interviews of care providers;</li><li>May supervise and participate in hospital Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement programs including preparation of appeals on behalf of a facility relative to intermediate denials;</li><li>May testify in court;</li><li>May coordinate review and audit of occupational injury and/or disease disability cases for purpose of determining medical management, cost containment, peer review and rehabilitation;</li><li>May notify acute care hospitals of scheduled utilization review including conducting second level review of cases and case referral to a physician consultant for final disposition;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL (INVESTIGATORY): <ul><li>Conducts complex investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>Conducts complex investigations into cases where a death has resulted of an individual with an intellectual disability for whom the Department of Developmental Services has direct or oversight responsibility for medical care;</li><li>Reviews medical care that was provided to individuals;</li><li>Assists in the investigation to determine if the death is a result of abuse or neglect;</li><li>Participates in the reviews of events, overall care, quality of life and medical care preceding a death;</li><li>Works cooperatively with State and local police, State's Attorneys and other protective services organizations;</li><li>Interviews alleged victims, direct care providers, families and other potential witnesses;</li><li>Prepares comprehensive, complex investigative reports;</li><li>Maintains records and documentation;</li><li>Reviews medical records for pertinent information related to investigations;</li><li>May provide information and assistance to the Independent Mortality Review Board or Fatality Review Board for Persons with Disabilities;</li><li>May testify in court proceeding;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: <ul><li>Coordinates activities of care team, plans and schedules meetings, tracks input and attendance;</li><li>Ensures outcome of process is accurate document for care planning;</li><li>Audits process according to utilization guidelines and ensures process is completed within appropriate regulatory time frames;</li><li>Trains all Health Care Team members on Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) care planning system;</li><li>Acts as resource to all areas involved in Minimum Data Set (MDS) process;</li><li>Ensures compliance with state statutes, federal Veterans Affairs regulations and state Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures;</li><li>Monitors and manages timely electronic transmission of MDS program data;</li><li>Routinely conducts chart audits and maintains log of deficiencies and discrepancies;</li><li>Identifies errors in coding of MDS and RAI forms during completion process;</li><li>Communicates to leadership and interdisciplinary team members any changes to directives and guidelines;</li><li>Enters MDS data into information system;</li><li>Assures ongoing record documentation supports MDS and RAI coding;</li><li>Develops plan of action to correct identified quality deficiencies;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>principles, practices and current trends of nursing;</li><li>standards of medical care</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to analyze individual profiles and progress charts;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul>REGULATORY: <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>regulations and standards pertaining to utilization review;</li><li>care and service delivery to injured workers.</li></ul></li></ul>INVESTIGATORY: <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>statutes, policies and procedures governing the care and treatment of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>problems and needs of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>various types of residential placement facilities;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interviewing skills;</li><li>skills in the preparation of extensive written reports;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to research and analyze data.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: <ul><li>Knowledge of Minimum Data Set process in a long-term care setting and coordination of an interdisciplinary team;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Five (5) years of experience as a registered professional nurse. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> REGULATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the assessment of the quality and propriety of health care services as required by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAH) and/or Medicare and Medicaid standards and regulations at the level of Utilization Review Nurse. INVESTIGATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been working with persons with behavioral health disabilities or an intellectual disability. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the review and assessment of individuals in a long-term care setting. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with Data Collection, analysis, and presentation</li><li>Intermediate to advanced skills in creating spreadsheets and utilizing data to create charts and graphs.</li><li>Experience with the Joint Commission's accreditation standards for hospital.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Medicare &amp; Medicaid Regulatory requirements and private insurances as it relates to utilization review/management and quality of care.</li><li>Experience with the Managed Care Appeal process.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <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

Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Unique Opportunity Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families? Do you have a proven track record of managing social services programs? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you! The State of Connecticut's Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals to join our team as&nbsp;Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Manager for Waiver Services&nbsp;(Social Services Program Managers.) Job Responsibilities As a HCBS Manager for Waiver Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting the oversight of waivers, quality assurance, provider engagement, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li> Lead and manage a team of dedicated professionals to achieve collective goals.</li><li>Provide program, regulatory and statutory oversight of federally funded HCBS programs.</li><li>Enhance care and case management delivery systems by collaborating with relevant stakeholders.</li><li> Enforce programmatic policies and procedures to ensure flawless execution.</li><li> Identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to enhance program effectiveness.</li></ul> Benefits At&nbsp;State of Connecticut, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li></ul>Application Instructions To apply for the position of Social Services Program Manager, please submit your application through our online application portal. Please highlight your relevant experience and how it aligns with the requirements of the role. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this world-class opportunity! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li> Please visit our&nbsp;'Applicant Tips on How to Apply'&nbsp;page or view our&nbsp;tutorial. </li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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>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.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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>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.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</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><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Social Services and Department of Children and Families, Revenue Enhancement Division this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing a major program. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Directs staff and operations of a major program which provides social services through the management of district or area offices;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates, plans and manages evaluation of a program or field reporting system;</li><li>Participates in program development and implementation;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops policies and procedures which relate to program or field operation services;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes federal and state statutes, programming documents, regulations, etc. to ensure appropriate policies and procedures;</li><li>Interacts with state, federal and community agencies on human services matters to ensure service delivery;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and develops necessary plans to meet program objectives;</li><li>Prepares management surveys and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates activities of staff to meet program goals and project deadlines;</li><li>Provides technical assistance to field staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>principles and practices of social services programs;</li><li>principles of public administration;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply management principles and practices;</li><li>community organizations and public assistance agencies;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to analyze and <ul><li>recommend solutions to complex problems;&nbsp;</li><li>assess impact of legislation, regulations, etc. on programmatic goals.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Nine (9) years of professional experience in the social services field. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory or consultative capacity with programmatic and administrative responsibilities. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>A Master's degree in human services or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in Medicaid Home and Community Based Services.</li><li>Experience in social services program design, development and/or implementation.</li><li>Experience with care and case management delivery systems.</li><li>Experience supervising staff.</li><li>Experience enforcing programmatic policies and procedures and recommending changes.</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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

HCBS Manager for Waiver Services(Social Services Program Manager)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is hiring! The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Nurse Consultant. This position will support our Health Care and Support Services (HCSS) Unit's Ryan White Part B Program and will report to the Public Health Services Manager. Serving as the Quality Management Coordinator, this role will lead our&nbsp;Quality Management activities required under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Ryan White Part B grant. See below for additional information on this great opportunity! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift, 35 hours per week</li><li>Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT</li></ul> There may be opportunities for an alternate work schedule and working remotely in accordance with State policies. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li></ul> WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: <ul><li>Creating and maintaining systems to support QM initiatives including collaborating with program and administrative staff in the development of an integrated HIV data system, conduct site visits, audits, and program evaluation, implement pilot projects, and provide technical assistance and evaluation to funded contractors.</li><li>Identifying evaluation outcomes and indicators, quality improvement indicators, data elements and data sources and methods.</li><li>Coordinating data gathering and reporting activities to ensure that the appropriate types of data are being gathered to measure necessary outcomes and quality indicators</li><li>Providing staff support to the statewide Ryan White Part B Lead Contractor and subcontractors’ Quality Management Committees and CHPC Quality Performance Measures (QPM) Committee</li><li>Writing annual Quality Management Plan for HCSS Program (includes both Ryan White and CADAP services).</li><li>Compiling, summarizing, and analyzing program data and write a Quality Management Report annually.</li><li>Coordinating and conducting the Program Quality Improvement (QI) Review of Core &amp; Support Services at contracted sites annually using the protocols and tools developed by the program for this purpose.</li><li>Writing final report summarizing the QI findings during the site visits with the lead and subcontractors and include program recommendations.</li><li>Participating and coordinating program participation in the national HRSA quality improvement collaborative and HRSA national meetings as requested by program management.</li><li>Preparing grants, progress reports, presentations, and correspondence.</li></ul> MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by: <ul><li>Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy</li><li>Preventing disease, injury, and disability</li><li>Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.</li></ul> DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN 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 eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered 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: 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.</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><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 Departments of Public Health, Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Social Services and the Office of Early Childhood this class is accountable for applying professional nursing knowledge in the enforcement, inspection, licensure, consultation and implementation or assessment of the nursing service component of health care programs and facilities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Implements, coordinates, and evaluates activities of assigned programs or health care services;</li><li>Maintains active liaison with and serves as nursing consultant to other sections, divisions, health care providers and public;</li><li>Assesses safety and quality of client care provided;</li><li>Assesses compliance of health insurance companies with various state statutes, regulations and guidelines;</li><li>Provides consultation to state licensed health care facilities and institutions and to unlicensed facilities to bring them into compliance with statutes, community institutions and individuals regarding planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing services, home health services and specialized problems in public health;</li><li>Performs on-site inspection surveys of health care or psychiatric facilities and provides consultation regarding licensure and certification laws, regulations and policies;</li><li>Evaluates quality of services rendered by facility;</li><li>Monitors facilities during strikes;</li><li>Prepares relevant federal and state forms and reports;</li><li>May inspect and evaluate health care and psychiatric facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations including licensure and certification laws;</li><li>May testify in court relative to findings of inspections and/or investigations;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>standards of care and service delivery in community based nursing agencies, licensed home health agencies, health care facilities and institutions;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>principles and practices of nursing care administration and education for a variety of specialties with varied settings;</li><li>principles and practices pertinent to community processes;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>state, federal and local health agencies and programs;</li><li>nursing education and skill in techniques of teaching;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>plan, implement and evaluate programs;</li><li>collect and analyze data.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience as a professional nurse in a position involving supervision, consultation, education or administration. NOTE: <ul><li>Administrative capacity is interpreted as having managerial responsibility in setting and implementing policies, carrying out program planning, and evaluating and coordinating special projects, etc. in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.</li><li>Consultative capacity is interpreted as the providing of professional expert nursing advice to other than subordinate staff on major programmatic issues in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.</li><li>Educational capacity is interpreted as experience in a full time professional educational position instructing professional nurses in a formalized program or teaching students in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.</li><li>Supervisory capacity is interpreted as having administrative supervision of registered nurses or other professional staff.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a public health nursing program, home health care agency, community health care setting, or in a hospital. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A Master's degree in health services administration, nursing or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working in both clinical and public health organizations.</li><li>Experience with implementing Quality Assessment, Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation in a public health, infectious disease, or related health care setting.</li><li>Experience developing, facilitating, and presenting on the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), e.g., brainstorming, cause and effect analysis, root cause analysis, and graphic representation of data.</li><li>Experience developing collaborative projects and working with a variety of public and/or private providers, policymakers, researchers, and persons with lived experience, such as HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STDs.</li><li>Experience demonstrating advanced communication, analytical, and organizational skills.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist or be eligible for certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Nurse Consultant (Public Health) (35 Hour)(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? DDS South Region is currently hiring for multiple full-time LPN positions at our Waterford location. We're looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to make a difference in the lives of both children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. What we can&nbsp;offer&nbsp;you: <ul><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>NEW:&nbsp;A Platinum Healthcare Plan,&nbsp;the nation’s best for state employees and dependents,&nbsp;according to a report by&nbsp;Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews,Ph.D., along with&nbsp;comprehensive benefit offerings</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&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li><li>Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.</li><li>Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:&nbsp; 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.</li></ul> Position Details: <ul><li>Shore Road in Waterford</li><li>Multiple full-time</li><li>All shifts</li><li>70 hours/biweekly positions, with various work schedules.</li><li>However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must have a valid driver's license.</li><li>Will be required to travel, consistent travel between DDS locations on site and across the state that may need to be done at short notice.&nbsp;</li></ul> About Us:&nbsp; The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS)&nbsp;is dedicated to partnering with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to facilitate lifelong planning and promote meaningful participation within their communities. The mission of DDS revolves around collaborating with individuals and their families to support them throughout their lives and working alongside others to create opportunities for full community engagement. Key aspects of DDS's vision include fostering safe, empowering relationships; providing continuous support to families; offering lifelong learning opportunities; promoting informed choice and responsibility; facilitating financial independence; and advocating for rights awareness and self-determination. DDS aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their lives while recognizing and embracing the dignity of risk-taking in pursuit of personal growth. If you're passionate about providing compassionate care and meet the qualifications below, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a valued member of our team at DDS South Region. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li>Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page or view our&nbsp;tutorial.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward&nbsp;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>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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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>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.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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>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.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</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><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>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 for CT&nbsp;license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application online&nbsp;(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></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>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</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>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts 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>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> <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> <ul><li>Experience providing nursing services to both children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.</li><li>Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.</li><li>Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.</li><li>Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization.</li><li>Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.</li><li>Experience communicating internally and externally with a diverse population both over the telephone and in written inquiries.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.</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.

Licensed Practical Nurse(Full-time (35 hours) - All shifts)

POSTING NUMBER:(N300-2324)POSTING DATE:May 20, 2024&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CLOSING DATE:Open Until FilledPOSITION:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Registered Nurses – Summer School (Internal Only)LOCATION:VariousREPORTS TO:School Principal AND Coordinator of Health ServicesPRIMARY FUNCTIONS:&nbsp;Provides general health care services to students within the Hartford Public School system. This program will be in-person.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must be a graduate of an accredited school for nurses.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior nursing experience in an educational environment preferred.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of school health procedures, i.e. state and federal mandates.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must have transportation. SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:&nbsp;Regular per-diem hourly rate based upon salary of individual selected. No holidays, vacation or sick leave during this scheduled program period. Applicants who cannot work through the entire program due to scheduling conflicts should not apply.Anticipated program dates are July 1, 2024 - August 2, 2024.The program will run Monday – Friday. Location and hours of employment are subject to change based on student enrollment.UNION AFFILIATION:Hartford Federation of School Health ProfessionalsAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:&nbsp;All current internalapplicants must submit an online application.&nbsp;To apply, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford" target="_blank">https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford</a> and follow the appropriate link.Position Subject to Available FundingAn Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D

Hartford Public Schools

Registered Nurse - Summer School - Various - (N300-2324) - Internal Only

POSTING NUMBER: N297-2425POSTING DATE: May 15, 2024CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledPOSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)REPORTS TO:&nbsp;Health Services CoordinatorPRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Provide state mandated health services to students under the direction of the Health Services Coordinator.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with nursing procedures (tracheotomy, G-tube feedings, catheterization, diabetic care, etc.) highly preferred.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to medically document in a professional and thorough manner.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to exercise professionalism and confidentiality when providing information to the students, parents, and staff.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, parent, staff, and other personnel.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Successful experience working in school health or in the area of pediatrics, desirable.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must have own transportationCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Connecticut. Current First Aid/CPR Certification.SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary in accordance with Hartford Educational Support Personnel (HESP) S484 - (42,659-$50,598). 10-month work year.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: &nbsp;To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at <a href="https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford" target="_blank">https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford</a>. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. &nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.&nbsp;Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.&nbsp;Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2024-2025 School Year - Districtwide (N297-2425)

POSTING NUMBER: N298-2425POSTING DATE: May 15, 2024CLOSING DATE: Open until filledPOSITION: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)REPORTS TO:&nbsp;Health Services CoordinatorPRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Provide state mandated health services to students under the direction of the Health Services Coordinator.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with nursing procedures (tracheotomy, G-tube feedings, catheterization, diabetic care, etc.) highly preferred.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to medically document in a professional and thorough manner.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to exercise professionalism and confidentiality when providing information to the students, parents, and staff.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, parent, staff, and other personnel.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Successful experience working in school health or in the area of pediatrics, desirable.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must have own transportationCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Connecticut. Current First Aid/CPR Certification.SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: $30 an hourAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: &nbsp;To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at <a href="https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford" target="_blank">https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford</a>. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. &nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.&nbsp;Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.&nbsp;Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2024-2025 School Year (N298-2425)

POSTING NUMBER:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;N296-2425POSTING DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 15, 2024CLOSING DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Open Until FilledPOSITION:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; School Nurse – RN LOCATION:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Various LocationsREPORTS TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal and Coordinator of Health ServicesPRIMARY FUNCTIONS: &nbsp;Responsible for providing general health care services to studentsSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Graduate of an accredited school for registered nurses, BSN preferred.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Successful experience as a school nurse preferred.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with nursing procedures (tracheotomy, G-tube feeding, catheterization, diabetic care, etc.) highly preferred.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledgeable of school health procedures including state and federal mandates.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Desire and demonstrated ability to work with school-aged children.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Current and valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licenseCurrent and valid CPR certificationSALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary in accordance with Hartford Federation of School Health Professionals (2018-2025) - Appendix A, Salary Schedule 5A: ($47,593-$73,042). 10-month work year.UNION AFFILIATION:Hartford Federation of School Health Professionals (HFSHPAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: &nbsp;To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at <a href="https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford" target="_blank">https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford</a>. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. &nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.&nbsp;Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.&nbsp;Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

School Registered Nurse -2024-2025 School Year (N296-2425 Various Locations)

POSTING NUMBER: N299-2425POSTING DATE: May 15, 2024CLOSING DATE: Open until filledPOSITION: Substitute Registered NurseLOCATION: VariousREPORTS TO:Health Services CoordinatorPRIMARY FUNCTIONS:&nbsp;Provides general health care services to students within the Hartford Public School system.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must be a graduate of an accredited school for nurses.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior nursing experience in an educational environment preferred.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of school health procedures, i.e. state and federal mandates.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must have transportation.SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:&nbsp;$35.00 per hour.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: &nbsp;To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at <a href="https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford" target="_blank">https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford</a>. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. &nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.&nbsp;Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.&nbsp;Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

Substitute Registered Nurse - 2024-2025 School Year (N299-2425)

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

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