Head Nurse; Office​/On-site - FL

Introduction

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a fulfilling role where you can truly impact the lives of individuals with disabilities? The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - Southbury Training School currently has one (1) full-time 1st shift job opportunity as a Head Nurse. Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in CT or hold a Multistate or Compact RN License.

New! We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

LOCATION:

Southbury Training School, Southbury, CT
SHIFT: PCN 16225, Full-time, first shift, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULE:

Week 1: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Regular Days Off Friday & Thursday.
Week 2: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Regular Days Off Friday, Monday & Thursday
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
View our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! 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.  for more information.

• Engage in a rewarding career

• Make a difference in the public sector

• Work together in a collaborative team environment

The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT 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.
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How to Apply!

Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at  or Edward.

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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, resumes are not accepted during the initial application…