Head Nurse; Part Time; Office​/On-site

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – West Region has a part‑time 2nd‑Shift Head Nurse position at the Lower Fairfield Center (LFC), Norwalk.

Location: Norwalk
Type: Second Shift – Part Time (40 hours biweekly)

Schedule: Week 1:
Friday 2–10:30 p.m.;
Tuesday 2–10:30 p.m.;
Wednesday 2:30–11 p.m.;
Week 2:
Saturday 2–10:30 p.m.;
Sunday 2–10:30 p.m.

• Coordinate all medical services for approximately 10–12 residents in a continuous operation intermediate care facility.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and ensure compliance with clinical quality standards, policies, and ICF regulations.
• Provide clinical oversight to LPNs delivering direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Communicate health and safety information to internal and external partners, verbally and in writing.
• Apply rehabilitative and interdisciplinary healthcare practices to support residents.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing and health care plans; assess, document and maintain records in compliance with ICF and JCAHO standards.
• Act as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) when required.
• Participate in emergencies and interdisciplinary meetings; recommend policies and standards.
• Lead staff training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Manage caseloads and prioritize workflow.

• Minimum: 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Educational substitution: A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Credential requirement:
  Licensed Registered Nurse, Connecticut or Multistate/Compact RN.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in an ICF setting.
• Proficient in supervisory management and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Experience with payroll, hiring, procurement, client accounting, data collection, and scheduling.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and familiarity with internal data systems (e‑CAMRIS, CoreCT).
• Good problem‑solving ability and ability to work in challenging environments.

• Advanced knowledge of care for medically fragile individuals, including rehabilitation and interdisciplinary processes.
• Experience supervising staff across multiple locations and developing work priorities.
• Knowledge of State of Connecticut and federal benefit/entitlement programs.
• Fluency in a foreign language or proficiency in American Sign Language for designated positions.

• Must possess and retain a Connecticut RN license or relevant multistate/compact license.
• May be required to travel.

May be required to lift and restrain residents; exposure to communicable diseases and risk of injury from assaultive individuals; exposure to disagreeable conditions.

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• Healthy work‑life balance.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
• Potential recruitment and retention bonus of $3,000 per year for full‑time staff (prorated for part‑time).

The State of Connecticut is an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and is categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. A job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.