Head Nurse (Correctional Facility) (36 Hour)

Head Nurse (Correctional Facility) (36 Hour)

Recruitment # 260511-2293SJ-001

Location Bridgeport, CT Cheshire, CT East Lyme, CT Enfield, CT Hartford, CT Montville, CT New Haven, CT Newtown, CT Somers, CT Suffield, CT

Date Opened 5/19/2026 11:30:00 AM

Salary $90,120 - $119,005/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 5/27/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC) ), is seeking to fill Head Nurse (Correctional Facility) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2293SJ&R1=&R3=) positions in one of our many facility locations throughout the State. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• 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. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS These positions are in the following facilities and can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift: Bridgeport Correctional Center - Bridgeport, CT Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT Manson Youth Institution -Cheshire, CT York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT Cybulski Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT Carl Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - Suffield, CT Carl Robinson, Cheshire, MacDougall-Walker, Manson, Osborn, Cybulski, York - schedules are (rotating weekends and holidays):

• First Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

• Second Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

• Third Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Bridgeport, Corrigan, Hartford, Garner, and New Haven - schedules are (rotating weekends and holidays):

• First Shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

• Second Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am.

• Third Shift: 12:00 am - 8:00 am.

• MacDougall-Walker CI, Osborn CI, and York CI: 7:00 am - 7pm, 7:00pm - 7:00am.

• New Haven CC, Corrigan CC: 8:00am - 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm - 8:00 am.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Office/On-site.

• Shift: First, Second, Third.

• Every other weekend and rotating holiday.

OUR MISSION The Department of Correction 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. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

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Selection Plan

IMPORTANT NOTE:

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• Salary Calculations: 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.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Brianna Linehan at Brianna.Linehan@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Correction facility this class is accountable for the supervision and administration of an assigned nursing, mental health or related specialty unit including the direction and coordination of staff in order to ensure that the highest quality of nursing and/or mental health care is provided for the inmate population.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

HEALTH SERVICES:

• Leads planning of care and implementation of nursing process;

• Coordinates nursing and/or mental health unit workflow;

• Determines priorities;

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;

• Establishes and maintains unit procedures;

• Identifies staff development needs;

• Provides staff training and assistance;

• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;

• Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered;

• Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of inmate general and mental health care;

• Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures;

• Maintains and promotes standards of nursing;

• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;

• May participate in interdisciplinary meetings;

• May make recommendations on policies or standards;

• May prepare reports and correspondence;

• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correction staff in emergencies;

• Performs related duties as required.

INFECTION CONTROL:

• Leads planning and implementation of infection control services for correctional inmates and individuals re-entering the community in order to protect the health and safety of inmates, staff and the public;

• Assures quality performance in implementation of infection control program by contracted health care provider;

• Provides education and training to inmates including infection prevention and control;

• Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;

• Maintains records and makes reports;

• May develop infection prevention curriculum and educational materials for inmate education;

• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correction staff in emergencies;

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards;

• medication, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;

• Knowledge of

• general and mental health conditions and treatment interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome, identification, health planning, implementation and re-evaluation;

• and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;

• emergency and operating room nursing procedures and techniques;

• teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• act as a role model to health care staff;

• interview;

• develop curricula;

• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.

• Candidates may be required to have experience working with adolescents or in women's health or mental health care.

• 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.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess general good health and retain sufficient stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all duties of the class. Incumbents are required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain inmates; may have some exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

Conclusion

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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.

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