Clinical Nurse Coordinator(On-Site | 40 Hours)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Wallingford, CT, United States
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)
Close Date: 4/28/2026 11:59:00 PM
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.
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.
Your Role
In this position as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will dedicate 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
More details about this role can be found in the class specification.
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 individuals 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 ongoing 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, 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
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.
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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)
Close Date: 4/28/2026 11:59:00 PM
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.
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.
Your Role
In this position as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will dedicate 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
More details about this role can be found in the class specification.
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 individuals 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 ongoing 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, 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
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.
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