Supervising Nurse (Correctional Facility) (40 Hour)

Supervising Nurse (Correctional Facility) (40 Hour)

Recruitment #260701-2289FP-001

Location Bridgeport, CT

Cheshire, CT

East Lyme, CT

Enfield, CT

Hartford, CT

Montville, CT

New Haven, CT

Newtown, CT

Somers, CT

Suffield, CT

Date Opened 7/2/2026 08:31:00 AM Salary $104,860 - $140,691/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 7/16/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a leadership position? If so, check out this recruitment below!

The Connecticut Department of Correction is seeking highly qualified Supervising Nurses (Correctional Facility) for our Health Services Unit at locations across Connecticut, on first, second, and third shift.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!

• This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. As a Hazardous Duty employee, you will be eligible to retire after just 25 years of service, regardless of your age.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);

• Comprehensive Benefit Offerings along with additional supplemental benefits;

• Career mobility - get paid to go to school (5 year work requirement);

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months;

• Nursing licensure reimbursement;

• Conference and workshop funds allotment $1,500.00 (travel, food, lodging);

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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POSITION DETAILS

Correctional nursing is the delivery of evidence-based nursing to protect, promote, and optimize health and abilities; prevent illness and injury; facilitate healing; alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response with care and respect; and advocate for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations under the jurisdiction of the justice system.

These positions are in the following facilities and can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift:

• Bridgeport Correctional Center - Bridgeport, CT
• Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT
• Manson Youth Institution -Cheshire, CT
• York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT
• Cybulski Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
• Carl Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield
• Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT
• Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT
• New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT
• Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT
• Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT
• MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - Suffield, CT

Bridgeport schedule is:

• First Shift: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
• Second Shift: 2:00 pm- 10:00 pm.

Carl Robinson, Cheshire, Cybulski, Garner, Hartford, Manson, Osborn, and York schedules are:

• First Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
• Second Shift: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Corrigan and MacDougall Walker schedules are:

• First Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
• Second Shift: 2:00 pm- 10:00 pm.

New Haven schedule is:

• First Shift: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
• Second Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
• Third Shift: 12:00am - 8:00 am.

ABOUT US

Our Mission: The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Mara Scott, a Supervising Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, discusses her advancement from a Nurse to a Head Nurse Supervisor in the DOC, the abundance of opportunities Corrections has to offer, and the family-like atmosphere among DOC staff.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library 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, 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 as 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 Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
• Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to inmates;
• Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff;
• Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care;
• Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services;
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services;
• Participates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs;
• Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies;
• May provide inmate care;
• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• and ability to apply nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models, and standards of nursing;

• specialized inmate care;

• current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;

• and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;

• Knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Considerable ability to

• establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals;

• encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust and group identity to foster commitment and teamwork;

• provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care systems for the delivery of essential services;

• respond to crises and emergencies;

• use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives;

• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of General Experience must have been at the level of a Head Nurse, Head Nurse (Correctional Facility), Forensic Head Nurse or Clinical Nurse Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience
• Emergency/Medical Surgery experience
• Experience working in a correctional facility

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
• Candidates may be required to have experience working with adolescents or in womens health or mental health care.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be in good general health; candidates must have and retain sufficient stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all duties of the class. Applicants are required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

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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