Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator; Regulatory On-Site

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, South Campus Hospital – is accepting applications for a Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator (Regulatory) position within the John Dempsey Hospital, located in Middletown, CT. Solnit South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut’s youth who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus overlooking the Connecticut River in Middletown, CT.

The campus includes four coed hospital units operated by UConn John Dempsey Hospital and three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) cottages operated by the Department of Children and Families. The campus also includes two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area. The Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator position is located at John Dempsey Hospital at Solnit South campus.

The hospital provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. We treat our youth and each other with dignity and respect. It is in this relational, cultural and gender sensitive environment that our therapeutic milieu is based. Interdisciplinary teams develop, implement and continually assess individualized treatment plans.

We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as a Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator (Regulatory) for the State of Connecticut.

New! We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in CT. You may verify your credentials in the Connecticut E-License Portal.

• Location: Middletown, CT
• SHIFT: Full-time | first shift
• SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 40 hours per week
• PCN: 96219
• NOTE: Employees new to state service start at minimum.

• 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.

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• Coordinate workflow and determine priorities to assure the delivery of the highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services;
• Schedule, assign, oversee and review work;
• Establish and maintain program protocols and procedures;
• Provide staff training and assistance;
• Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;
• Prepare reports and correspondence;
• Assess, evaluate, and monitor documentation of all hospital disciplines when performing case reviews;
• Attend professional workshops, seminars and in-service training; and
• Perform related duties as required.

More details about this position can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and the class specification.

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