Supervising Nurse (Correctional Facility) (40 Hour)

Do you have a passion for leading a team in providing high-level service in healthcare?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to hire an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse for the role of Supervising Nurse. We invite you to join our dynamic health services team through this rewarding opportunity!

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

What we can offer you:

• NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with wellness, dental and other comprehensive benefit offerings;
• Extensive Hazardous Duty pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities;
• Optional perks including a deferred compensation package; tuition reimbursement, life insurance; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

The State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 by 'Forbes'. This national recognition comes from offering job growth, competitive benefits and flexible scheduling for our employees!

Position Specific Perks:

• A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
• State license reimbursement;
• Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program;

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• WORK SCHEDULE: First shift, Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (40 hours per week)
• LOCATION: Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville, Connecticut 
• This is a Hazardous Duty Position.

YOUR ROLE 

Correctional nursing is the delivery of evidence-based nursing to protect, promote, and optimize health and abilities; prevent illness and injury; facilitate healing; alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response with care and respect; and advocate for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations under the jurisdiction of the justice system. 

In this essential role as a Supervising Nurse for the CT DOC Health Services Unit you will: 

More details can be found in the class specification. 
 

OUR MISSION 

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.