Clinical Nurse Coordinator(On-Site | 40 Hours)

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

On-Site | 40 Hours

Recruitment #260416-1974FP-001

Location Wallingford, CT

Date Opened 4/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $82,249* - $111,370/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 4/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a Registered Nurse who is looking to care for those with developmental challenges while expanding your career by joining state service? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has an opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator based in Wallingford, CT. This position will be assigned to the Department of Developmental Services Public Programs South Region and is essential to meeting the health and safety needs of individuals living at the DDS Public Community Living Arrangements.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• LOCATION: Wallingford, CT
• SHIFT: Full-time | first shift | 40 hours per week
• SCHEDULE: 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Monday through Friday
• NOTE: Once the employee completes a 6 month working test period, this position will be available with a hybrid work schedule. Scheduling flexibility is required to meet agency needs.
  
  

We Can Offer You

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

• State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Sick and personal leave;
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
  
  

Visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!

In Addition, The State Puts An Emphasis On

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
  
  

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YOUR ROLE

In this position as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will be dedicating your time and care to the population within the agency’s Community Living Arrangements (CLA's). Community Living Arrangements (CLA) also known as group homes, are operated by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) or private agencies that offer individuals the opportunity to live in community housing. Homes are small in size and generally serve six or fewer individuals.

As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator on our team, you will:

• Provide oversight and coordination of the medical needs of the residents;
• Provide nursing assessment and interventions;
• Delegate nursing procedures and medication administration to non-licensed staff;
• Conduct the assessment of the effect of psychotropic medications for efficacy;
• Provide ongoing and incidental training to the direct care staff working with the residents.
  
  

To capture federal reimbursement, the majority of CLA residences are enrolled under a Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver administered by DSS.

More details about this role can be found in the class specification.

About Us

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner 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.

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Selection Plan

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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.
• 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.
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• 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.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the facility and community programs and placement settings.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals;
• Conducts individual health assessments;
• Develops, implements and reviews individual health care plans;
• Participates or chairs individual-centered interdisciplinary teams;
• Interviews individuals;
• Accompanies individual on visits to treatment programs or placement settings;
• Follows up on individual care in community programs to assure individual in least restrictive environment;
• Assures continuity of care to prevent recidivism;
• Applies for financial aid for individual through Department of Social Services;
• Maintains records of individual progress or failure after placement;
• Develops community health resources and provides on-going consultation and monitoring of services;
• Acts as a resource person to staff and community;
• Prepares reports and statistical summaries;
• May clinically supervise direct care staff in execution of clinical programs;
• May develop and conduct in-service educational programs for staff and families;
• May perform recordkeeping functions;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
• nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches;
• individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement;
• structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community-oriented settings;
• aftercare facilities;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills.
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, with concurrent behavioral and mental health diagnoses.
• Experience with basic nursing skills to include but not limited to: providing medication and nutrition via G-tube or J-tube, diabetic care, respiratory treatments, colostomy, cecostomy, and urostomy care, wound care, catheterization emergent care, and hospice care in the home.
• Experience following current infection control practices.
• Experience with clinical documentation including documenting events in writing.
• Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in home supports.
• Experience reviewing health information and formulating reports based on that information.
• Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public.
• Experience working in a licensed facility.
• Experience using verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization including team members, Guardians, Day Programs and Medical providers.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  
  

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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