Head Nurse Office​/On-site - FL

Position: Head Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #260602-4356FL-001
Introduction

Do you have two (2) years of experience as a registered Nurse? Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families in Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) - is accepting applications for a full-time Head Nurse position in Middletown, CT.

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!

Position Highlights:

* PCN 151339

* Acadia

* Full-time | 1st Shift

* 40 Hours per week | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

* Scheduled Days Off:
Week 1:
Friday, Tuesday;
Week 2:
Saturday, Sunday

About Us:

At DCF our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

What's In It For You:

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

* 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.

Discover the opportunity to:

* 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.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

* 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:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

* Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.

* Salary Calculations:
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

* Note:

The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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* Referral Questions:
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