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Nurse Consultant (General) (40 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment # 251021-5927FP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/27/2025 2:00:00 PM

Salary $99,806 - $133,911/year

Job Type Open to Statewide Employees

Close Date 11/3/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a tangible impact on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs (HUSKY Health)? We will empower you to lead groundbreaking healthcare initiatives that drive program quality, enhance community health, and promote social justice. We believe in fostering strong partnerships and open communication, and we are committed to shaping policies that ensure equity and inclusivity. Are you ready to join us in leveraging your clinical expertise and data-driven decision-making skills to shape the future of healthcare in Connecticut?

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Social Services (DSS (https://portal.ct.gov/dss?language=en\_US) ) has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Consultant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5927FP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to join our team. In the Division of Health Services, Integrated Care Unit-Medical Administration, you will coordinate administrative service contracting for HUSKY Health Medicaid and CHIP, making a direct impact on community health and well-being.

New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact (https://www.nursecompact.com/) for more details.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ LOCATION: Hartford, CT

+ SHIFT: First (full time)

+ SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm | Hybrid Schedule

+ NOTE: You must be a current State of Connecticut employee to be considered. Please see selection plan for additional details.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - As a current State of Connecticut employee, you will receive the same excellent benefits you are already accustom to.

+ Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

MORE ABOUT US

DSS has a mission that we, along with our partners, provide person-centered programs and services to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities. 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.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT: 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ 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 [email protected].

+ 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 Pamela Rochette at [email protected].

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

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 Offices of Early Childhood and Governmental Accountability 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 Registered 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

+ Experience and/or understanding of federal and state statute, regulation, and policy related to CT Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance program (CHIP) known as HUSKY Health.

+ Experience in assessing health needs and planning public health/healthcare programming through population-based intervention, health education, or disease prevention programs.

+ Experience in establishing connections, building community relationships, and serving as a liaison between department sections, divisions, healthcare providers, and the public to coordinate care and link to community resources.

+ Experience with national healthcare standards and measures such as Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), National Quality Forum (NQF), and Adult and Child Heath Quality (Core) Measures in quality improvement initiatives or public health research.

+ Experience in utilizing and interpreting statistical data and other science-based tools to make data-driven decisions, with an understanding of under-represented voices in various data sets or engage hard-to-reach underserved populations.

+ Experience working independently to represent program initiatives and present data at both public and internal departmental meetings.

+ Experience in collaborating with other agencies or stakeholders or leading a multidisciplinary team to improve community health outcomes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.

+ 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.

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