Director Of Nursing ; Office​/On-site - MP

Position: Director Of Nursing 1 (Office/On-site) - #260601-2751MP-001
Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking to fill one full‑time (40 hours/week) Director Of Nursing 1 position (PCN 126733) at Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH).

Agency-Only Opportunity

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above (DMHAS) for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the

Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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Schedule

* Full‑time, 40 hours per week

* First shift

* Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Position Highlights

* Lead onboarding and orientation for professional staff and front-line nursing teams

* Assess organizational staffing and educational needs to guide development priorities

* Plan, develop, and deliver in-house education or coordinate external experts

* Provide individualized professional development support to nurses

* Collaborate with department leaders to identify current and future learning needs

* Hazardous Duty position

A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut's Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

Same Amazing Benefits You Already Have

* Access to a comprehensive suite of state employee benefits

* NEW:
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options

* Opportunities for professional growth and career development

* A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance

About Us

Whiting Forensic Hospital provides high-quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings.

Selection Plan

For Applicants with an Out‑of‑State RN License (Non‑Compact)

If you hold an RN license from another state and do not have a multistate/compact license, follow these steps to apply for a Connecticut RN license:

* Review CT's eligibility and documentation requirements for licensure by endorsement.

* Submit the CT DPH online application (under "Public Health Practitioners," select "Registered Nurse," then "Start").

* Request electronic license verification through Nursys by searching your license, selecting Connecticut, and completing the transaction. Nursys will send confirmation once your verification is available to DPH.

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* Review the Applicant Tips on

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* Visit the Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

Before You Apply

* Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the

Minimum Qualifications listed on the posting by the closing date. These qualifications must be clearly specified on your application.

* Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees accurately. Institutions must be accredited. For foreign education, provide equivalency documentation from a recognized U.S. accrediting service.

* Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21‑69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Additional documents (cover letter, transcripts, performance reviews, etc.) may be requested later.

* Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all locations and shifts you are willing to work. Failure to do so may limit your consideration for specific vacancies.

* Timely Submission:
All application materials must be submitted by the posting deadline. Revisions cannot be made after you submit. Late submissions are rarely accepted; applicants may request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM and providing documentation of incapacitating circumstances during the entire posting period.

* Salary Calculations:
For current state employees, salary calculations may differ between branches of state government.

* How to Apply:

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