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Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC / UKHC / 7P / TRAUMA 7100 ICU Requisition Number NR13528 Working Title RN/Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services Tower 100 ICU Department Name H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education ADN Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Shift Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts 7P – 730AM NIGHT SHIFT /36 HRS PER WEEK ; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays. Shift will be determined upon interview. Job Summary Registered Nurses in Tower 100 ICU of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Svc. Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, and vascular surgeries. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Deadline to Apply 02/09/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / UKHC / 7P / TRAUMA 7100 ICU

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Click HERE for Video <a href="https://youtu.be/BaWz_3hXyWg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/BaWz_3hXyWg</a>This is a full time, full benefit eligible position, located in Tift County, Georgia.&nbsp;Who we are.&nbsp;We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.&nbsp;What we offer.Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit <a href="http://team.georgia.gov/" target="_blank">http://team.georgia.gov/</a><dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>We are looking to fill this position with either a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, or Health Educator.Under supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.*This position will require travel to other counties within District 8-1. <dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Qualifications:&nbsp; Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition &amp; Dietetics. OR&nbsp; Health Educator Qualifications:&nbsp;Bachelor's or Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria.<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and &nbsp;leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. &nbsp;A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: <a href="mailto:DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov" target="_blank">DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov</a>. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nutritionist / Dietitian / Health Educator

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Pay Grade: LClick HERE for Video Who we are.&nbsp;We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.&nbsp; What we offer.&nbsp;As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. &nbsp;No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:<ul><li>Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play</li><li>Work with&nbsp;a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths&nbsp;</li><li>Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career</li><li>Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role</li><li>Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you</li></ul>Under general supervision provides care for patients under the Family Planning, STD, HIV, and TB protocols. Complete physicals, diagnose, treat, and manage care of all patients seen in the clinic. M-F work schedule-13 paid holidays-Excellent benefit package All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.&nbsp;&nbsp; <dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>&nbsp;Provides comprehensive assessment of client's health care needs 2. Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and preventative/maintenance care to clients and families 3. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans 4. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records 5. Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients responses and conditions 6. Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity 7. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients conditions 8. Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments 9. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained 10. Provides education to clients, families, and community service providers 11. Provides health care, first aid, and immunizations&nbsp;<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND One year of PHN experience AND Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Preferred Qualifications: BSN; Previous Public Health experience strongly preferred.&nbsp;Applicants hired for the position with an ASN degree will be required to successfully complete an approved School of Nursing BSN Level Health Assessment Course if they have not previously done so.&nbsp;&nbsp;<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit <a href="http://team.georgia.gov/" target="_blank">http://team.georgia.gov/</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;13 Paid Holidays &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Defined Benefit retirement plan &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Health Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dental Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Vision Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Health Care Spending Account &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dependent Care Spending Account &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Life Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;AD&amp;D Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Disability Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Legal Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Long-Term Care Insurance &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Specified Illness &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Deferred Compensation (401K &amp; 457 Plans) &nbsp; Additional Perks &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A supportive and rewarding work environment &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Physical Activity Breaks &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Employee Assistance Program &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Employee discount program &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tuition Assistance &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -<a href="https://coastalhealthdistrict.org" target="_blank">https://coastalhealthdistrict.org</a> Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following &nbsp;Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting &nbsp;Reference Checks &amp; Immunizations Required * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. &nbsp;*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement. &nbsp;

PH Nurse Chatham

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families.Qualifications:<ul><li>Master’s degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited); SWs hired before 2009 who have degrees in other fields are grandfathered in; SWs hired before 4/21/2019 who have BSWs are grandfathered in; Bachelor’s degree may be considered depending on geographic area (Note: Home Health requires MSW)</li><li>Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LCSW</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year of experience including social work/counseling internship in health care or hospital setting</li><li>Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of both adult and pediatric patients:&nbsp;&nbsp; Hospice: death and dying &nbsp;Palliative: serious illness</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system</li><li>Experience in children, family, and group modalities</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload</li><li>Able to remain calm, professional, trouble shoot and intervene with patient/family crisis situations.</li><li>Able to demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of Hospice mission, confidentiality, sensitivity, and flexibility</li><li>Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Ability to travel to off-site locations</li><li>Ability to physically access any home, hospital, clinic, nursing home, and assisted living facility (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.)</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li><li>Observe company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the micro and macro levels.</li><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Performs and documents psychosocial assessment.</li><li>Empowers patient/families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.</li><li>Assists other clinical staff in (1) understanding family dynamics as well as significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and (2) developing a plan to address issues in a nonjudgmental manner.</li><li>Maintains documentation in a manner that reflects timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goals and interventions.</li><li>Consults and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality care and continuity of patient/family care.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Home Health Specific:<ul><li>Participates in the development of the individualized Plan of Care and participates in Case Conferences.</li><li>Observes clinical symptoms, reaction to treatment regimen, and emotional status and reports to the appropriate staff along with pertinent changes.</li><li>Anticipates barriers to pain and symptom management; identifies differences in goals of curative and palliative care; and provides appropriate education.</li><li>Respects patient’s wishes and stated goals when planning and providing care.</li></ul>Hospice Specific:<ul><li>Shares joint responsibility with other clinicians and volunteers to provide care to patients and families including psychosocial support, advanced directive information, development of Plan of Care, and other social services depending on the patient/family needs.</li><li>Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings; assists in developing and updating the Plan of Care; facilitates understanding of social services and bereavement aspects of care, and provides team with goals and interventions for patient/family care.&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluates bereavement needs including making condolence calls, evaluating risk and coordinating the Plan Care with Bereavement staff.</li></ul>Palliative Care Specific:<ul><li>Assists the palliative care team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and advance care planning.</li><li>Provides emotional support for patients and families facing serious illness.</li><li>Coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social services – palliative care interface.</li><li>Provides liaison function: (1) between system-wide outpatient palliative care team and inpatient palliative care team, discharge planning and social service departments and (2) between palliative care team and community hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities and other community services.</li></ul>Job Description Addendum for Social Worker in the Florida Keys &amp; North Florida (3A):Duties may also include performance in bereavement counseling and volunteer coordination.<ul><li>Evaluates the bereavement care needs for survivors (i.e., adults, children, families) in accordance with Company policy.&nbsp; Provides grief guidance and support to maintain the Plan of Care.</li><li>Facilitates bereavement and holiday support groups for children and adults.&nbsp; May attend memorial services.</li><li>Maintains bereavement documentation in a manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goal, evaluation, plan, and intervention.</li><li>Recruits volunteers through community networking activities and marketing efforts.&nbsp; Screens potential volunteers through intake calls and interviews, and in training.</li><li>Trains, assigns, supervises and evaluates patient/family care volunteers as well as volunteers for Social Services/Bereavement, events, administrative support, and various other roles.</li><li>Participates in the development and implementation of programs which enhance the morale and effectiveness of volunteers, volunteer newsletter, volunteer in-services, support programs and annual volunteer recognition.&nbsp; Participates in volunteer-related special events, committees and task force groups.</li><li>Maintains records of volunteers, ensuring that all file requirements are met and kept current.</li><li>Participates in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings; providing feedback about patients and family members and serves as a liaison between team members and volunteers.</li></ul>This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Chapters Health System

Social Worker, Bereavement Counselor (Pinellas)

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Clinical Manager (CM) is responsible for direct oversight of all aspects of patient care provided by the staff members of the designated clinical staff including personnel management.Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education • Active license as RN in the State hired to work, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license required. • Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience • One (1) year of supervisory/management experience preferred.• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023 • Previous oncology, hospice or home health experience preferred • Previous experience in providing geriatric care preferred for Nursing Home CMs preferred • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Demonstrated skills and ability in: fiscal accountability, communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, individual team motivation, planning and organizing, conflict resolution and other leadership qualities • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in English • Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves • Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Leadership Success Factors: • Communication. Express thoughts and ideas clearly. Adapt communication style to fit audience. • Initiative. Originate action to achieve goals. • Management Identification. Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management. • Judgment. Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, factual information and in consideration of organizational resources. • Planning, Organizing and Controlling. Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. Monitor results. • Leadership. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others. • Ethics. Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Regulatory Compliance: Educate and monitor staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance. Job Responsibilities: • Oversees clinical staff to ensure that the patient care delivery is efficient and effective with achievement of desired clinical outcomes 24/7. • Facilitates/participates in complex patient care conferences to facilitate meeting expected outcomes established in the plan of care. • Assists team, staff members to accurately determine patients’ clinical needs, along with the appropriate level of care. • Directs weekly IDG meetings in an efficient and effective manner (if applicable). • Provides performance feedback and monitors accountability of clinical staff through documentation audits, reports, quality monitoring and supervisory visits. • Facilitates seamless coordination of patients’ care between all parties, internal and external. • Administers direct nursing care to select patients, as deemed appropriate, to maintain own clinical competence and/or to assess particular patient requirement and to provide modeling to staff. • Works with Director to manage staffing in accordance with staffing model and budget. • Collaborates with other teams and departments, i.e., Pharmacy, Infusion Program, DME, HospiceHelp24, Continuous Care Program, Hospice Houses and Admissions, to ensure all patient care needs are met. • Ensures all required processes are completed in a timely manner to support regulatory compliance, e.g., recertification updates, care plans, physician orders. • Participates in QAPI projects and activities. • Ensures timely attention to and effective solutions for patient/family concerns and complaints. • Performs other duties as assigned.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

RN Manager, Clinical, Hope Healthcare

What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.&nbsp; Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today" target="_blank">www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today</a> to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighter future.Benefits: *Medical *Dental *Vision FSA/HSA Tuition Assistant Program Long/Short Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program401K Match&nbsp; &nbsp;Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays * includes domestic partner coverage SUMMARY:The Skills and Simulations Operations Coordinator is a Full-time Principal Faculty (rank commensurate with experience) in the Physician Assistant Program and is primarily responsible for skills, simulation&nbsp;operations and coordination within the curriculum. This includes clinical procedures such as ultrasound, objective structure clinical examinations (OSCEs), and technical skills evaluations. The instructor is responsible for coordinating simulation utilization, laboratory daily operation, and schedule. The position’s prime directive is to functionalize the simulated curriculum with the goal of improving measurable participant outcomes.It is expected that a Principal Faculty/Faculty Instructor will be effective in the areas of course design, course delivery, and evaluation. The Principal Faculty/Faculty Instructor is instrumental in assisting the program to ensure that students consistently meet the program’s learning outcomes to achieve the competencies required for PA practice. The Principal Faculty/Faculty Instructor is guided by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education and the Program Director in assisting the program with curriculum assessment and meeting the ARC-PA accreditation standards.The incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, which includes quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Serves as simulator operator by programming, testing, running scenarios, and debriefing with instructors, facilitators, and students. </li><li>Coordinate all clinical procedural Training skills sessions/laboratories/OSCEs.</li><li>Understands and utilizes a variety of available resources including anatomic models, task trainers, computer-based simulations, virtual reality, and medium to high fidelity simulators. </li><li>Contributes to the creation of realistic learning environments using a variety of tools, clinical equipment, and moulage techniques. </li><li>Organize and design instructional materials to support the teaching delivery and assessment for each simulation/laboratory session. </li><li>Assure each session includes the appropriate goals, objectives, case scenarios, and assessments to support the curriculum.</li><li>Create, manage, and organize various courses/scenarios/evaluations/data produced to support the education, assessments, and grades related to the simulations/labs and for remediations archived on the digital platform. </li><li>Review and report educational outcomes for simulation, OSCEs, and clinical procedural activities for continuous curricular improvement.</li><li>Provide support to the Department Chair in the development of policies and procedures related to curriculum and assessment for simulation/laboratory education and the maintenance of curricular materials including a method for continued review and updates.</li><li>Develop and maintain expertise in the programming knowledge of the state-of-the-art technology to support simulation.</li><li>Provide faculty development sessions for South University faculty/staff as related to simulation, OSCEs, and laboratory clinical procedural education. </li><li>Create, implement, and validate a remediation process for students with deficiencies.</li><li>Identifies and communicates ongoing maintenance, need for replacements, and facilitates new purchases. Interfaces with equipment vendors regarding troubleshooting and systems problems. </li><li>Ensures labs and classrooms are organized and prepared for teaching sessions by conducting routine inventory and maintaining accurate electronic inventory of supplies, equipment, and updates.</li><li>Participates in accreditation and admissions activities, as well as ongoing program evaluation and mission statement review.</li><li>Engages in service, community and campus relations, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a Principal Faculty (Full-time) member.</li><li>Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in the areas of simulations, OSCEs, and clinical procedural skills.</li><li>Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director, Department Chair, and/or the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs.</li><li>Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;<ul><li>Terminal Degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, nursing, paramedic. Minimum of a Master’s degree is required.&nbsp;</li><li>Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline as applicable. </li><li>1-2 years of teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred; 2 years of clinical experience required, if applicable.</li><li>Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.</li><li>PAs must have current NCCPA certification.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.</li><li>Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.</li><li>Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.</li></ul>ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive. Apply Now <h4>Other details</h4><ul><li> Job Family All Positions</li><li> Pay Type Salary</li><li> Required Education Master’s Degree</li></ul>

South University

Full-Time Faculty, Physician Assistant Simulation Coordinator

What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Visit <a href="http://www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today" target="_blank">www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today</a> to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;South University, the right direction for a brighter future.&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits: *Medical *Dental *Vision&nbsp; FSA/HSA Tuition Assistant Program&nbsp; Long/Short Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program401K Match&nbsp; &nbsp;Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays * includes domestic partner coverage&nbsp;&nbsp;SUMMARY:&nbsp;&nbsp; This position coordinates clinical placements for students in the Physician Assistant Program. Incumbent will be responsible for administrative duties of clinical rotation scheduling and assisting the clinical team with clinical phase program evaluation. The Clinical Coordinator must also participate in activities that promote the stature of the department and the campus.&nbsp; Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion ‐is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Independently initiate clinical department activities.</li><li>Collect, track and process data for student practicum and internships sites. Supervise oﬃce procedures and operations.</li><li>Guide students through the placement process and preparing application materials for submission and tracking at clinical sites</li><li>Ensure proper documentation procedures with regard to contracts, students evaluations.</li><li>Oversee, administer and maintain forms required for the Clinical Education year within the PA Department.</li><li>Perform basic administrative tasks for the Director of Clinical Education and assist with special projects. </li><li>Complete other duties as assigned.</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):&nbsp; Knowledge: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Three to five years of related experience in higher education or healthcare setting preferred</li><li>Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.</li><li>Experience with hospital credentialing processes preferred.</li></ul>Skills:&nbsp; <ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student population. </li><li>Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.</li><li>Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills.</li></ul>Abilities:&nbsp; <ul><li>Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.</li><li>Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.</li><li>Ability to work without close supervision and to set one’s own priorities and work schedule. </li><li>Ability to supervise part-time student workers.</li></ul>&nbsp; WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive. Apply Now <h4>Other details</h4><ul><li> Job Family All Positions</li><li> Pay Type Hourly</li><li> Required Education Bachelor’s Degree</li></ul>

Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? If so, join our team of dedicated professionals at the State of Connecticut! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services&nbsp;(DMHAS)&nbsp;is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of&nbsp;Head Nurse&nbsp;to join our team.&nbsp; Position Highlights: <ul><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)</li><li>TEAM:&nbsp;Clinical Forensic Services (CFS) Team</li><li>LOCATION:&nbsp;New Haven, CT</li><li>SCHEDULE:&nbsp;Part-time (34 hours), 1st Shift, Monday and Wednesday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm, Tuesday 9:00am - 3:30pm.</li><li>POSITION NUMBER:&nbsp;135744</li></ul> What We Can Offer You: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li> Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both&nbsp;America's Best Employers by State&nbsp;and&nbsp;Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. </li></ul> *Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions. Discover The Opportunity To: <ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career;</li><li>Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;</li><li>Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.</li></ul> The Role: The CFS team provides clinical services in collaboration with state and community agencies operating&nbsp;community re-entry programs in New Haven for clients with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders currently or formerly involved with the criminal justice system. In addition, the CFS team&nbsp;also provides supervision and clinical services to all Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) clients and works closely with several residential programs identified for high risk/high need individuals currently or previously criminally involved. Job duties include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process for team clients.</li><li>Educate clients about mental illness, medications and medical health issues/needs.</li><li>Monitor clients’ physical as well as mental health needs and coordinates care with appropriate primary care providers.</li><li>Collaborates with team psychiatrist/medical director in an ongoing manner around client medication and ensures that clients receive the required psychiatric reviews.</li><li>Review laboratory results and follow up as needed with medical director and primary care physician.</li><li>Administer injectable psychiatric medication as prescribed for team clients.</li></ul> About Us: DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.&nbsp; CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness.&nbsp;Founded in 1966, the CMCH cares for more than 5,000 people a year in a variety of services.&nbsp;CMHC treats individuals suffering from severe and persistent psychosis, depression, anxiety, addictions (including alcoholism, cocaine, and gambling) and those with co-existing mental health and addiction problems. Please note: A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp; Start with us.&nbsp; Stay with us.&nbsp; Grow with us. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: 1. Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license; 2. Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’; 3. Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s :&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification. To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li><li>The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official&nbsp;State of Connecticut Online Employment Center&nbsp;job posting.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Note:&nbsp;At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>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.</li></ul>Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Julie Barker via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Julie.Barker@ct.gov" target="_blank">Julie.Barker@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for administrative and clinical supervision of professional nurses, paraprofessionals and other staff involving direct nursing care of individuals or performing specialized professional nursing work in the areas of community or therapeutic nursing. At the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities or Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for providing primary nursing care for students and facility staff. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> WORKING LEAD: <ul><li>Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process;</li><li>Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;</li><li>Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations;</li><li>Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care;</li><li>Maintains and promotes standards of nursing;</li><li>Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered;</li><li>Identifies staff development needs;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures;</li><li>Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient/individual care programs;</li><li>Responds to emergencies;</li><li>May make recommendations on policies and standards;</li><li>May prepare reports or correspondence;</li><li>May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP);</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> DIRECT CARE: <ul><li>Independently develops, implements and evaluates nursing and/or health care plans;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides nursing consultation in the assigned specialty program;</li><li>Conducts nursing assessments;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides admission and discharge nursing assessments including plans for continuing care;</li><li>Maintains records and makes reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides for nursing services to comply with intermediate care facility (ICF) regulations and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards;</li><li>Maintains records of stored and secured medications;</li><li>Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered;</li><li>Independently manages and provides direct care to patients/individuals;</li><li>Participates in individual, group or family therapy;</li><li>Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient/individual treatment or health care plans;</li><li>Manages an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides clinical direction and/or training to staff in individual, group and family service delivery programs;</li><li>May participate in home visits and crisis intervention;</li><li>May provide in-service training to nursing and paraprofessional staff with regard to signs and symptoms of illness, dysfunction, injury and prevention of same;</li><li>May conduct patient/individual- centered conferences with nursing personnel; may consult with and make recommendations to physicians concerning health needs;</li><li>May make recommendations on policies or standards;</li><li>May prepare reports or correspondence;</li><li>May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP);</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> SCHOOL NURSE: <ul><li>Independently provides counseling and health education services to students and staff;</li><li>Serves as member of crisis intervention team;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides assessment of medical problems;</li><li>Determines need for physician or medical care;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs basic evaluative procedures and tests;</li><li>Performs primary first aid;</li><li>Ensures that controlled drugs are properly stored;&nbsp;</li><li>Makes referrals and follows up on health needs;</li><li>Provides counseling on health- related issues;</li><li>Maintains accurate medical records;</li><li>Writes reports;</li><li>May administer medication;</li><li>May administer routine tests or exams;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards;</li><li>specialized individual care applicable to nursing assignment;</li><li>medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>general and mental health conditions and treatment interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, health planning, implementation and re-evaluation;</li><li>adult learning and family systems theory;</li><li>and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers;</li><li>act as a role model to health care staff;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING POSITIONS: <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of behavioral health of individuals;</li><li>Skill working with individuals, groups and families;</li><li>Ability to provide therapeutic treatment with a variety of individuals.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> A Bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Experience workingwith adults with severe and persistent mental health and substance use disorders. <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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 are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Head Nurse (34 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse?&nbsp; Are you looking to start your career in State Service?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – South Region – is accepting applications for three (3) full-time Licensed Practical Nurse positions based at Shore Road in Waterford, CT. FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification. Position Highlights: PCN 22960 <ul><li>Full-time | 1st Shift</li><li>Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday | 6:00 am – 2:45 pm</li><li>Regular Days Off: Thursday, Friday, Saturday</li><li>However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.</li></ul> PCN 123202 <ul><li>Full-time | 2nd Shift</li><li>Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday | 2:15 pm – 11:00 pm</li><li>Regular Days Off: Thursday, Friday, Saturday</li><li>However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.</li></ul> PCN 19909 <ul><li>Full-time | 3rd Shift</li><li>Schedule: Thursday – Sunday | 10:30 pm – 7:15 am</li><li>Regular Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday</li><li>However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads&nbsp;in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Assist doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measure doses and administer medications including insulin injections;</li><li>Document medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Perform narcotic counts;</li><li>Check and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Report Changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensure that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribe doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispense certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Apply topical medication;</li><li>Take and chart temperatures, pulse and respiration;</li><li>Perform simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitor general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Report on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keep the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administer enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Perform Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orient individuals concerning medication and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li></ul> DDS Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Licensed Practical Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s:&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type (PN for Practical Nurse) and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> To Apply: <ul><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a></li><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:&nbsp; <ul><li>Experience providing nursing services to both children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.</li><li>Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.</li><li>Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.</li><li>Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization.</li><li>Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.</li><li>Experience communicating internally and externally with a diverse population both over the telephone and in written inquiries.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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 are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Position SummaryThe RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center.&nbsp; The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.Schedule: Monday through Friday; 4x10s (6:00am to 4:30pm) - no call, no nights, no weekendsKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience</li><li>Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff</li><li>Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center</li><li>Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure</li><li>Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly</li><li>Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.</li><li>Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient</li><li>Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.</li><li>Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center</li><li>Take an active role on committees within the department</li><li>Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety</li><li>Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of nursing </li><li>Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation </li><li>Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Outpatient clinical organizational ability</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

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