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are you interested in a career where you can make a difference for children and families? The state of connecticut, department of children and families (dcf) is recruiting a head nurse to join the albert j. Solnit children’s center, south campus hospital in middletown, ct. New: we’re excited that connecticut has joined the nurse licensure compact effective october 1, 2025. Visit nurse licensure compact for more details.

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152969 - passaic middletown, ct full-time, 40 hours per week |first (1st) shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm |week 1 off: friday, monday / week 2 off: saturday, sunday about us: at dcf our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter.

Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference. New: check out what a career as a nurse with dcf could look like for you! What’s in it for you visit our state employee benefits overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees. State of connecticut is an eligible public service loan forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.  

for more information. Discover the opportunity to: engage in a rewarding career assist our employees so they can achieve success make a difference in the public sector work together in a collaborative team environment about the state of connecticut: living in connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep.

The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country. Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose living in sophisticated country‑life or living in the center of a lively city. We encourage you to come see all that connecticut has to offer by joining the dcf team!

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152969 - passaic middletown, ct full-time, 40 hours per week |first (1st) shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm |week 1 off: friday, monday / week 2 off: saturday, sunday

for those who hold an rn license in a state other than connecticut and do not hold a multistate or compact registered nursing license, and wish to apply for a connecticut license, please: review the eligibility and documentation requirements for ct license by endorsement of an out-of-state license; complete a ct dph online application online (expand the ‘public health practitioners’ grouping, select ‘registered nurse’ and then ‘start’;

request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the national council of state boards of nursing’s: nursys system. To send verification of your license(s) to ct, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘search’. Review the results and select the ‘next’ button. Check the box next to ‘connecticut’ and complete the transaction.

Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from nursys and the verification will be available to the dph. Note that pa and mi verifications are not provided through nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification. 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…