Supervising Nurse Hybrid

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to make a difference in state service? The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) South Region invites applications for a full‑time Supervising Nurse position located in the Public Division at the Wallingford Office, Connecticut.

• Location:
  
  Wallingford, CT
• Type:
  Full‑time, first shift, 40 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Hybrid work schedule becomes available after a 6‑month probationary period
• Scheduling flexibility is required to meet agency needs

DDS partners with individuals we support and their families to promote meaningful opportunities for participation in their communities and to create lifelong planning strategies.

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
• Healthy work‑life balance for all employees
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Collaborate in a team environment

Supervise nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.

• Plan, organize, and direct health services for assigned units or geographical areas
• Ensure goals and objectives align with standards and provide quality care to individuals
• Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff
• Select, develop, motivate, and evaluate staff and conduct performance evaluations
• Monitor the quality of documentation, records, and other service information
• Ensure resources are available to provide quality services
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and long‑range plans for health care programs
• Act as a liaison with other units, agencies, and external organizations
• Prepare, analyze, and evaluate reports concerning service delivery
• Respond to psychiatric or medical emergencies and may physically restrain individuals
• Oversee all nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing
• Perform related duties as required

• Knowledge of nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models, and standards of nursing
• Knowledge of specialized individual nursing care in assigned areas
• Knowledge of current medications, their actions, interactions, uses, and side effects
• Sensitivity to cultural and socio‑economic differences and ability to apply family systems theory
• Familiarity with procedures and protocols of applicable accrediting institutions
• Knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals, community resources, and providers
• Ability to encourage cooperation, trust, and teamwork
• Leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care delivery
• Ability to respond to crises and emergencies and use professional judgment for continuous improvement
• Supervisory ability

Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, regional, institutional, or psychiatric setting.

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing may substitute for one (1) year of general experience
• A master’s degree in nursing may substitute for one (1) additional year of general experience

• Experience supervising nurses in a healthcare setting
• Experience providing nursing care to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in‑home supports
• Experience with private sector providers and clinicians
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and collaborating with union representatives
• Experience with Department of Public Health licensing requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

• Must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut or hold a multistate or compact RN license
• Possibility of requirement to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in American Sign Language for designated positions
• May be required to travel

May be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable diseases and risk of injury from assaultive or abusive individuals; may encounter disagreeable conditions.

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

Job classes are defined for administrative purposes and do not encompass every task or responsibility of the position.