Nurse; Positions; Office​/On-Site - FL

Position: Nurse (Multiple Positions) (Office/On-Site) - #260205-1969FL-001
Introduction

Does a career in state service as a registered professional nurse (rn) excite you?

Read below and apply today!

The role:

The state of connecticut, department of mental health and addiction services (dmhas) is now inviting applications for anticipated nurse positions within greater bridgeport community mental health center (gbcmhc). We are looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our behavioral health nursing team and enhance the well-being of our patients.

Position highlights:

* division: co-occurring treatment unit (ctu) or psychiatric intensive care units (picu)

* hours: full-time

* shift: first, second, and third

* address: 1635 central avenue, bridgeport

* note: these positions can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift throughout the ctu or picu

New! We're excited that connecticut has joined the nurse licensure compact effective october 1, 2025. Visit nurse licensure compact for more details.

In addition to the base annual salary, you may be approved for an additional compensation bonus:

* each registered nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift may be eligible to receive a "recruitment and retention" yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). This bonus shall be prorated for part-time.

* in order to be eligible for this bonus, the employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.

What's in it for you:

* visit our new state employee benefits overview page;

* professional growth and development opportunities;

* a healthy work/life balance!

Please note:

* health insurance coverage will be limited to those individuals who are regularly scheduled to work at least seventeen and one-half (17-1/2) hours per week.

Benefits may vary for specific part-time position.

In this role as an registered professional nurse you will:

* provide nursing care for behavioral health patients within the nursing scope of practice.

* collaborate with interprofessional team members to provide patient excellence in care and treatments

* provide substantial input regarding patient care needs;

* complete comprehensive nursing assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems; and

* provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment plan and ongoing interventions of care.

For more information: if you would like to schedule a time to speak with a clinical leader to learn about a nursing position at dmhas, please contact marilyn.duran.

Note:

* permanent dmhas employees in the classification of nurse should not apply; transfers within dmhas will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.

* candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.

Our mission:

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.

About the hospital:

The vision of the southwest connecticut mental health system is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent.

We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. 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! We encourage you to apply today!

Please note:

* a comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

* all state employees must adhere to connecticut's policy for a drug free workplace.

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Selection plan

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