Introduction

Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, including the partnership between the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and UConn Health is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Consultant to join the team at John Dempsey Hospital's Solnit South Campus in the Quality and Training Department.

In this role, the Nurse Consultant will play a critical role in evaluating compliance with state and federal regulations, lead nursing training to ensure best practices are followed, and assist with policy development related to nursing standards of practice. This position will make a significant impact on the lives of young adults, ensuring that our staff is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in providing exceptional care and leadership in a psychiatric healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have a valid RN license and experience in a healthcare environment, ideally including work in psychiatric facilities. A thorough understanding of state and federal healthcare regulations is essential, along with outstanding communication and leadership abilities. This role requires expertise in implementing effective training and development programs and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of care, safety, and compliance. The position is strictly on-site, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedule flexibility may be needed in order to meet the needs of the agency. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in a team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!

As a Nurse Consultant, you will:

• Develop and provide clinical education, orientation, and professional development
• Conduct ongoing quality assurance activities related to accreditation and compliance
• Develop and revise educational materials, policies, procedures, and standards of practice
• Assess quality and safety of care; support corrective-action education following clinical or regulatory findings
• Participate in approved continuing education programs and share knowledge with leadership and other disciplines
• Supervise learning experiences of staff in programs.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating and guiding professional behaviors.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Protect human and civil rights of patients and staff.
• Participate in committees and the recruitment process.

New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

Position Highlights:

• Middletown, CT
• Full-time | 40 Hours per week | 1st Shift
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Schedule flexibility may be needed in order to meet the needs of the agency.

What we can offer you:

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional 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 for more information.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for applying professional nursing knowledge in the enforcement, inspection, licensure, consultation and implementation or assessment of the nursing service component of health care programs and facilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Implements, coordinates, and evaluates activities of assigned programs or health care services;
• Maintains active liaison with and serves as nursing consultant to other sections, divisions, health care providers and public;
• Assesses safety and quality of client care provided;
• Assesses compliance of health insurance companies with various state statutes, regulations and guidelines;
• In a central office assignment or region-wide basis, plans, reviews, and evaluates the coordination, assessment and monitoring of health services to DCF children;
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to health and wellness/nursing standards of practice;
• Provides consultation to community hospitals, medical facilities, community providers, schools, foster parents, other state agencies and the court system regarding the health needs of DCF children;
• Provides consultation to Careline Special Investigations Unit on medical investigations of abuse and neglect;
• Develops nursing and individual professional development/trainings;
• May review all multidisciplinary evaluations, including the child's medical, dental, developmental, behavioral health and trauma needs, including consents for surgeries/medical procedures and/or medically complex cases;
• May have oversight and coordination of children's health plans;
• May have oversight of state-wide health trainings, health programs, contracts and health initiatives;
• May develop, provide and monitor health trainings to DCF caregivers, staff, community providers and youth;
• May inspect and evaluate health care and psychiatric facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations including licensure and certification laws;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • nursing treatment, trends and resources for pediatric health issues;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • principles and practices of nursing care administration and education for a variety of specialties with varied settings;
  • principles and practices pertinent to community processes;