Director Of Nursing (Health Management & Oversight) - Hartford, CT

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your nursing career in the area of compliance?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is hiring for a full-time Director of Nursing 2. This position is located in our Central Office, within the Health Management and Oversight (HMO) division. 

If you have at least three (3) years working in an administrative or supervisory capacity within a healthcare or hospital nursing while as a Registered Nurse, we invite you to explore this opportunity. 

Please note, you will be requested to submit a copy of a current nursing license from the State of CT, Department of Public Health, if selected for an interview. You may lookup and confirm your credentials on the DCP License Lookup. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• LOCATION: Hartford, CT with a hybrid work schedule
• SHIFT: Full-time | 40 hours per week | first-shift 
• SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, with flexibility for weekly operational needs. 

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
 

As a current state employee, you will continue to receive benefits, including:

• State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Sick and personal leave;
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

Visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here. 

YOUR ROLE

The Director of Nursing 2 position oversees the medical consultative work in collaboration with the Director of Pediatrics and provides clinical oversight for the agency in the HMO Division. In this role, the Director of Nursing 2 assists with: 

• Establishing health regulations, policies, practice and nursing standards of practice.
• Providing supervisory oversight of DCFs Health Advocates, who assist with issues related to health insurance. 
• Overseeing the establishing and monitoring of congregate care nursing and medication administration guidelines in DCF licensed facilities. 
• Providing nursing consultation, as needed, to DCF staff related to complex medical cases. 
• Overseeing the multidisciplinary and Child Abuse Providers' contracts. 

More details about this position can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and the class specification.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. 

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!