Clinical Nurse Coordinator; General; (Hybrid

Clinical Nurse Coordinator (General) (37.5 Hour)
Hybrid
Recruitment #XC-001
Location Manchester, CT
Date Opened 3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $77,110 - $104,408/year
Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/9/2026 11:59:00 PM

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• First (1st) shift
• Monday - Friday
• 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Manchester, CT

• Provide case support to social work staff as it relates to the medical and health care plan from a child’s medical provider or specialist.
• Review medical plans of care from a child’s medical provider/specialist and communicate care needs to social work staff and caregivers.
• Collect health & medical information to support the health component of children’s case plans.
• Assist team in collection of medical care needs to determine the level of medical complexity.
• Work collaboratively with community-based healthcare providers in facilitating care and ensuring children with complex medical needs have access to community-based services and supports.
• Assist investigation staff on the collection of medical and health information on alleged child abuse and neglect investigations.
• Participate in home visitations with social work staff as indicated.
• Attend physician appointments and hospital visits as needed.
• Assist with maintaining division health related databases.

About Us:

Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system.

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.  for more information.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units or for serving as liaison between the facility and community programs and placement settings.

• Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals;
• Conducts individual health assessments;
• Develops, implements and reviews individual health care plans;
• Participates or chairs individual-centered interdisciplinary teams;
• Interviews individuals;
• Accompanies individuals on visits to treatment programs or placement settings;
• Follows up on individual care in community programs to assure individual in least restrictive environment;
• Assures continuity of care to prevent recidivism;
• Applies for financial aid for individuals through Department of Social Services;
• Maintains records of individual progress or failure after placement;
• Develops community health resources and provides on‑going consultation and monitoring of services;
• Acts as a resource person to staff and community;
• Prepares reports and statistical summaries;
• May clinically supervise direct care staff in execution of clinical programs;
• May develop and conduct in‑service educational programs for staff and families;
• May perform recordkeeping functions;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches;
• Knowledge of individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement;
• Knowledge of structure of services for…