Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (40 Hour) #260616-5913FL-001
About the role
The Connecticut Department of Correction seeks a qualified individual for a meaningful role as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Psychiatric APRN) for the Health Services Unit. This role is located at various facilities across Connecticut, including Willard-Cybulski Correctional Institution/Carl-Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield, CT and Hartford Correctional Center in Hartford, CT.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations;
- Developing and implementing treatment plans;
- Conducting risk assessments;
- Coordinating with community supports and treatment providers;
- Engaging in evidence-based psychiatric services including evaluation and management of psychotropic medications;
- Providing care for a population with a full array of clinical diagnoses including mood, psychotic, and personality disorders.
Requirements
This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. As a Hazardous Duty employee, you will be eligible to retire after just 25 years of service, regardless of your age.
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Must have a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, and a current license as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Psychiatric APRN) in the state of Connecticut. Must have at least two years of experience in psychiatric nursing or related field.
Skills
Considerable knowledge of:
- principles and practices of psychiatric nursing,
- treatment modalities,
- programs for individuals with mental illness,
- therapeutic milieu,
- ongoing application of psychotherapy services (individual, group and family).
Benefits
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!
Pay
$128,869 - $170,525/year
Schedule
First shift, Monday-Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm