Director Of Nursing

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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!

Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.

Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below.

Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/

Location:

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