Head Nurse (Part Time) (Office/On-site)

Demonstrate your organizational and interpersonal skills as you communicate health and safety information to internal and external partners, in both verbal and written format. Showcase your knowledge and experience with rehabilitative and interdisciplinary healthcare practices and processes.

Position highlights

LOCATION: Norwalk TYPE: Second Shift | Part Time (40 hours biweekly)

Schedule below

Week 1 (24 hours): Friday 2p-10:30p; Tuesday 2p-10:30p; Wednesday 2:30p-11p (Regular Days Off Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday) Week 2 (16 hours): Saturday 2p-10:30p; Sunday 2p-10:30p (Regular Days Off Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

About us

DDS partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

What we can offer you

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees.

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. IN ADDITION TO THE BASE ANNUAL SALARY, YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift may be eligible to receive a “recruitment and retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).

This bonus shall be prorated for part-time. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.

In this role, discover the opportunity to

Engage in a rewarding career Make a difference in the public sector Work together in a collaborative team environment New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

Selection Plan

Important information for this recruitment

For those who hold an RN license in a state other than Connecticut and wish to apply for a Connecticut license, please:

Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license; Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’; Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s : Nursys® System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button.

Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys.

Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.

Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application. Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

For assistance in applying

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or Edward. Magnano@ct.gov.

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, 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.

After you apply

Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications.

To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.” Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.

To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

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 Pam Rochette at Pamela. Rochette@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

Purpose of job class (nature of work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for administrative and clinical supervision of professional nurses, paraprofessionals and other staff involving direct nursing care of individuals or performing specialized professional nursing work in the areas of community or therapeutic nursing. At the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities or Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for providing primary nursing care for students and facility staff.

Examples of duties

Working lead

Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process; Plans unit workflow and determines priorities; Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance; Conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations; Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of individual care; Maintains and promotes standards of nursing; Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered; Identifies staff development needs; Provides staff training and assistance; Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures; Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of individual care programs; Responds to emergencies; May make recommendations on policies and standards; May prepare reports or correspondence; May serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP); Performs related duties as required.

Direct care

Independently develops, implements and evaluates nursing and/or health care plans; Provides nursing consultation in the assigned specialty program; Conducts nursing assessments; Provides admission and discharge nursing assessments including plans for continuing care; Maintains records and makes reports; Provides for nursing services to comply with intermediate care facility (ICF) regulations and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards; Maintains records of stored and secured medications; Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered; Independently manages and provides direct care to individuals; Participates in individual, group or family therapy; Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual treatment or health care plans; Manages an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities; Provides clinical direction and/or training to staff in individual, group and family service delivery programs; May participate in home visits and crisis intervention; May provide in-service training to nursing and paraprofessional staff with regard to signs and symptoms of illness, dysfunction, injury and prevention of same; May conduct individual-centered conferences with nursing personnel; May consult with and make recommendations to physicians concerning health needs; May make recommendations on policies or standards; May prepare reports…