Nurse Consultant (General) (40 Hour) Hybrid Recruitment # 250218-5927FP-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/19/2025 12:00:00 PM Salary $99,806 - $133,911/year Job Type Open to Statewide Employees Close Date 2/28/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you currently a Registered Nurse with the State of Connecticut looking to take on a new role? If so, we encourage you to consider the Nurse Consultant position with the Department of Social Services! The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Social Services (DSS (https://portal.ct.gov/dsshome/) ) – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Nurse Consultant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5927FP&R1=&R3=) position in the Division of Health Services, Integrated Care, Pharmacy Unit located at Central Office; 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT. Position Highlights: + Full-time | Hybrid + Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm In your role as a Nurse Consultant, you will have the opportunity to: + Implement, coordinate, and evaluate activities of assigned programs or health care services; + Maintain active liaison with and serves as nursing consultant to other sections, divisions, health care providers and public; + Assess safety and quality of client care provided; + Assess compliance of health insurance companies with various state statutes, regulations and guidelines; + Provide consultation and review, evaluate and authorize requests for medical placement services or equipment for clients covered under medical assistance programs; + Evaluate requests from health care providers asking to be included in medical assistance programs and offer consultation regarding interpretation of programs, policies and regulations; + May inspect and evaluate health care and psychiatric facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations including licensure and certification laws; + Perform related duties as required. What we can offer you: + View our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. + A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + 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. About the Department of Social Services: The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS services about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options. Follow us on twitter @ctdss (https://twitter.com/ctdss) and see what we are all about! Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. 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 (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. AFTER YOU APPLY: + 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 Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Departments of Public Health, Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Social Services and the Office of Early Childhood 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. In the Office of the State Treasurer, Second Injury and Assurance Fund this class is responsible for managing, directing, implementing and monitoring programs involving medical cost containment and disability management relating to occupational injuries and loss control matters. 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; + Provides consultation and reviews, evaluates and authorizes requests for medical placement services or equipment for clients covered under medical assistance programs; + Evaluates requests from health care providers asking to be included in medical assistance programs and offers consultation regarding interpretation of programs, policies and regulations; + 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 + standards of care and service delivery in community based nursing agencies, licensed home health agencies, health care facilities and institutions; + 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; + Knowledge of + state, federal and local health agencies and programs; + nursing education and skill in techniques of teaching; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + plan, implement and evaluate programs; + collect and analyze data. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of experience as a professional nurse in a position involving supervision, consultation, education or administration. NOTE: + Administrative capacity is interpreted as having managerial responsibility in setting and implementing policies, carrying out program planning, and evaluating and coordinating special projects, etc. in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title. + Consultative capacity is interpreted as the providing of professional expert nursing advice to other than subordinate staff on major programmatic issues in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title. + Educational capacity is interpreted as experience in a full time professional educational position instructing professional nurses in a formalized program or teaching students in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title. + Supervisory capacity is interpreted as having administrative supervision of registered nurses or other professional staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a public health nursing program, home health care agency, community health care setting, or in a hospital. 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 health services administration, nursing or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Knowledge of pharmacy claims processing system including Prior Authorization, Medical Necessity review, clinical document review, approval/denial decisions of PA requests based on documentation, eligibility, Pharmacy Client Lock-ins, and Fair Hearings + Knowledge of Opioid Related prescription treatments and general knowledge of medication therapy + Serve as the point person for provider and members for concerns relating to pharmacy access issues + Ability to listen and resolve complaints from providers and members + Responsible for providing clinical support for ongoing projects as well as for new initiatives + Able to collaborate with other team members, share ideas, and be flexible in scheduling time off to always ensure full pharmacy coverage SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist or be eligible for certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online