Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-site #260807-1969FL-001

About the Role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), John Dempsey Hospital, is recruiting for six (6) Nurse positions in Middletown, CT. These roles are full-time, 40 hours per week, with specific shifts and days off as detailed below.

Position Details

• PCN: 154810 - Sachem Unit, Middletown, CT
  • Shift: Second (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm)
  • Days Off: Week 1 - Friday, Monday; Week 2 - Saturday, Sunday
• PCN: 154811 - Acadia Unit, Middletown, CT
  • Shift: Second (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm)
  • Days Off: Week 1 - Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 - Friday, Monday
• PCN: 154812 - Manhasset Unit, Middletown, CT
  • Shift: Second (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm)
  • Days Off: Week 1 - Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 - Friday, Wednesday
• PCN: 154813 - Passaic Unit, Middletown, CT
  • Shift: Second (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm)
  • Days Off: Week 1 - Friday, Tuesday; Week 2 - Saturday, Sunday
• PCN: 154814 - Passaic Unit, Middletown, CT
  • Shift: Second (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm)
  • Days Off: Week 1 - Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 - Friday, Wednesday
• PCN: 154815 - Acadia Unit, Middletown, CT
  • Shift: Third (11:10 pm - 07:10 am)
  • Days Off: Week 1 - Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday; Week 2 - Monday

About Us

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure permanent families for children, and advance overall child well-being. DCF protects children from abuse and neglect, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and assists children with emotional and behavioral challenges, including those in the juvenile justice system.

John Dempsey Hospital in Middletown, CT, is a recognized center of excellence for family-centered treatment of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances. This state-administered psychiatric facility provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents under 18 with severe mental illness and related behavioral and emotional problems.

What’s In It For You

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
• Connecticut will join the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025.

Selection Plan

For second and third shift positions, eligible Registered Nurses may receive a $3,000 yearly recruitment and retention bonus after one year of service. This bonus is pro-rated for part-time nurses.

Responsibilities

• Implement the nursing process, including carrying out physician orders, assessments, and medication administration.
• Monitor and ensure quality care through observation and evaluation.
• Document nursing interventions and maintain medical records.
• Distribute and secure controlled drugs.
• Instruct individuals, staff, and families on treatments and care plans.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain cleanliness of equipment and environment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and formulate nursing care plans.
• Conduct training and delegate nursing tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a hospital, regional, institutional, or psychiatric setting.
  • Experience working with children in such settings.
• Special Requirements:
  • Possess and retain a Registered Nurse license in Connecticut or a Multistate/Compact license.
  • May require fluency in a foreign language or American Sign Language for certain positions.
  • May require travel.

Working Conditions

May require lifting and restraining individuals, exposure to communicable diseases, and risk of injury from assaultive behavior. May involve exposure to disagreeable conditions.