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The Upward Bound Counselor is responsible to the Director of TRIO Programs.&nbsp; The primary purpose is to recruit, counsel, and advise high school students who are first generation college and/or low-income students about college prospects.&nbsp;
Upward Bound is an academic pre-college program designed to prepare and motivate high school students to attend and complete the college or university of their choice. DSCC’s Upward Bound program currently serves Halls High School, Lake County High School, Obion County Central High School, and Peabody High School.
Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Participate, along with other Upward Bound staff, in the recruitment of participants that are first generation and/or low income.</li>
<li>Develop and complete the Individual Prescription Plan for each participant and update as needed.</li>
<li>Conduct weekly sessions at the schools to meet with the participants.</li>
<li>Monitor and record each participant’s academic progress including grades and ACT scores.</li>
<li>Monitor participant’s behavior and attendance at school.</li>
<li>Provide participants assistance on college enrollment, financial aid, scholarships, college testing and FAFSA.</li>
<li>Provide adolescent counseling as necessary.</li>
<li>Manage and provide tutoring for students.</li>
<li>Counsel on career assessment.</li>
<li>Chaperone youth on cultural trips.</li>
<li>Manage participant files to document academic, social counseling, college preparation, tutoring, college enrollment, follow-up, and tracking.</li>
<li>Other duties as needed per grant regulations to assist the students in the program.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge in working with a variety of disadvantaged populations, especially high school students, and their respective teachers and staff for one to three years.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and work well with teenagers and high school staff members</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills to identify, recruit, and provide services to Upward Bound participants.</li>
<li>Understanding and knowledge of academic curriculum that will lead students to postsecondary school enrollment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of postsecondary enrollment requirements, scholarship requirements, financial aid, and FAFSA.</li>
<li>Ability to provide counseling or able to make necessary referrals when needed.</li>
<li>Written skills to maintain accurate records.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions:
Travel is required.&nbsp; The counselor must be able to work nights and weekends while traveling with the group.&nbsp; Working conditions will include office work, weekly travel to schools, and group trips to a variety of settings such as museums, theaters, college campuses, recreational venues, etc. Must be willing to travel on the week-long summer trip that requires supervision of students at all times. During the summer, the counselor has to be able to keep up with a high paced program that requires working in the heat, going to different events, and extensive walking.
Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.</li>
<li>Three years’ experience working with a diverse population that includes minorities, disadvantaged backgrounds, low-income, and academically at-risk students.</li>
</ul>
Minimum starting pay is $36,900 annually ($18.93 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum of $46,100.
Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
<ul>
<li>Vacation and Sick Leave</li>
<li>14 paid holidays</li>
<li>Medical, dental, vision and life insurance</li>
<li>Retirement plans</li>
<li>Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans</li>
<li>Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents</li>
<li>State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants</li>
</ul>
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.&nbsp; &nbsp;Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.&nbsp;
Dyersburg State Community College&nbsp;is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

Motlow State Community College


      Upward Bound Counselor
    

<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? Join our team today to make a significant impact and lead with excellence! THE POSITION The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services&nbsp;(DMHAS)&nbsp;is now hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse&nbsp;to join their team! HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System&nbsp;(SWCMHS)</li><li>LOCATION:&nbsp;Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC)</li><li>ADDRESS:&nbsp;1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT&nbsp;</li><li>UNIT: Traditional Residence Program (TRP)</li><li>SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, Second Shift, 4:00pm to 12:30pm, Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and holidays</li><li>POSITION NUMBER: 142451</li></ul> WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work&nbsp;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.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A health&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul> IN ADDITION TO THE BASE ANNUAL SALARY, YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification. DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO <ul><li>Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs, response to treatment, and recommend modifications in the overall plan of care;</li><li>Complete comprehensive Initial Nursing Assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment and progress made by the patient; and&nbsp;</li><li>Provide transportation and assist with community outings for TRP residents as needed.</li></ul> ABOUT US&nbsp; DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.&nbsp; SWCMHS strives to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent. With three locations throughout Fairfield County, SWCMHS, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.&nbsp; TRP provides short-term housing for homeless individuals, incorporating rehabilitative programming for up to 12 consumers. TRP is an open residential program that provides supported living services, including medication monitoring, 24 hours a day until the consumer is ready for community re-entry. TRP also provides skill building groups, outings in the community, three meals a day, and laundry facilities. TRP staff work collaboratively with all services within the Community Services Division in an effort to support the consumer to get back into housing in their community.&nbsp; PLEASE NOTE <ul><li>A comprehensive&nbsp;medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> 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.&nbsp; BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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. &nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>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. &nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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!&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> 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 Jensine Tran at <a href="mailto:Jensine.Tran@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jensine.Tran@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp; Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individual to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in an Outpatient Behavioral Health 24/7 Residential care setting</li><li>Experience providing individual and group Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Life Skills training</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office computer software and the use of email</li><li>Experience using an Electronic Medical Record</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Licensed Practical Nurse (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

Assistant/Associate Professor of BiochemistryUIW MissionPosition SummaryThe Department of Applied Biomedical Sciences invites candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor of Biochemistry within the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM). This full-time, non-tenure, faculty position will teach in the area of Biochemistry and is responsible for facilitating small interactive group sessions engaging in case-based and large group discussions.In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities, as assigned.Essential Functions• Per the UIWSOM mission, accreditation standards, and UIW guidelines, implement a learner-centered, case-based curriculum that involves the collaborative development and implementation of competency-based, innovative, and integrated teaching and learning strategies within a clinical context.• Teach graduate-level Biochemistry in the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program.• Engage with and educate the community with respect to osteopathic medical educational practices and scholarship.• Perform regular scholarly research and publication; support clinically relevant, community-based translational research, social justice-based research, and medical education research and scholarship, consistent with the UIWSOM Research and Scholarly Activity Strategic Plan.• Integrate national trends in medical education and discipline into innovative educational practice.• Serve on committees and subcommittees as appointed by the Dean and participate in graduation and white coat ceremonies.• Actively participate in professional development activities to improve academic skills and facilitation of a medical curriculum.• Undergo training to qualify as a facilitator in the case-based and problem-based learning program and UIWSOM curriculum delivery methods.• Actively engage in student mentoring and advising.• Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours.• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.• Comply with UIW Faculty Handbook processes and policies.• Perform all other duties as assigned.Job DutiesKnowledge Skills and Abilities• Effective instructional delivery.• Proficient in use of instructional technology.• Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.• Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.• Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences.• Strong team-building and conflict resolution skills.• Ability to strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support.• Demonstrated proficiency of knowledge and commitment to current trends in medical education and educational technologies.• Ability to teach in a collaborative, integrated case-based model, in which biomedical sciences are taught in a clinical context.• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.Required EducationPhD in Biochemistry, DO, MD, or terminal degree in related field.Required Work ExperienceThree (3) years of relevant experience within the field of Biochemistry.Preferred Qualifications• Evidence of teaching excellence in Biochemistry and progressive leadership experience in a health profession's educational setting.• Demonstrated track record commensurate with an appointment as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.• Experience in development of formative, summative, and competency-based assessment in the basic medical sciences.• Experience in computer-assisted delivery of course content.• Experience with case-based and active learning methods in both small and large group settings.• Record of championing and implementing medical education innovations.• Record of educational scholarship.Required Certifications, Licenses or RegistrationsNone specified.Work HoursBased on assigned schedule.Physical DemandsNone specified.Posting Number: UN938POJob Type: Full TimeJob Category: FacultyDesired Start Date: 06/16/2025Position End Date (if temporary):Reports To: Dean, School of Osteopathic MedicineSalary: Commensurate with experience.Open Date: 05/01/2025Close Date:Open Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantTo apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/6201332UIW" target="_blank">https://apptrkr.com/6201332UIW</a> is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).jeid-4400a5ef871cef4c96b31393a26fcc54

University of the Incarnate Word

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biochemistry

Advance your career as a hospital medicine leader in the Great Smoky Mountains! TeamHealth is a physician-led healthcare leader committed to providing high-quality patient care. We are seeking a dynamic hospital medicine (HM) medical director to lead our team and drive excellence in inpatient care at LeConte Medical Center located in Sevierville, Tennessee. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Clinical leadership: provide clinical oversight and mentorship to hospitalists and other medical professionals within the department</li><li>Quality improvement: develop and implement quality initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and operational efficiency</li><li>Strategic planning: collaborate with hospital leadership in long-term planning, workforce development, and resource management</li><li>Team development: facilitate ongoing professional development, training, and performance evaluations of hospitalist staff</li><li>Collaboration: foster positive relationships with nursing, case management, and specialty service lines to promote interdisciplinary care</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school</li><li>Board certified in internal medicine (IM) or family medicine (FM)</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in hospital medicine</li><li>Previous leadership or administrative experience in hospital medicine is preferred but not required</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul>In today's hospital medicine environment, you're asked to deliver patient care with a high level of confidence. That's why TeamHealth puts you in the best position, with the education, training, risk management resources and support to anticipate patient needs and act on them. We are the industry leader in providing integrated hospital-based services offering the ability to grow professionally. At TeamHealth, our purpose is to perfect our clinicians' ability to practice medicine, every day, in everything we do. Our philosophy is as simple as our goal is singular: we believe better experiences for clinicians lead to better outcomes for patients, partners, and providers alike. To learn more, apply today! California Applicant Privacy Act: <a href="https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/</a><h2>Benefits:</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Monthly leadership stipend</li><li>RVU program</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Excellent sign-on and relocation incentives</li><li>Student loan repayment options for qualified candidates</li><li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li><li>Extensive leadership training with growth opportunities to further your career</li><li>Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral programs</li><li>Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.</li><li>Stability of a respected industry leader</li></ul>Req ID: 48561BR

TeamHealth

Hospitalist Medical Director in Sevierville, TN

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is looking to take your career to the next level?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families at the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center as a Supervising Nurse! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, is accepting applications for one (1) durationalSupervising Nurse position in Middletown, CT. Position Highlights: PCN 145778 <ul><li>Please Note: This position is durational with an anticipated end date of March 21, 2026</li><li>Location: Middletown South PRTF</li><li>Full-time | 40 Hours per week</li><li>1st&nbsp;Shift | 7:00 am – 3:30 pm <ul><li>Days Off Week 1:Saturday, Sunday</li><li>Days Off Week 2: Friday, Tuesday</li></ul></li></ul> In your role as a Supervising Nurse, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Administrative and Clinical supervisor for PRTF unit-based nurses, reports directly to the PRTF's Director of Nursing.</li><li>Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to PRTF patients.</li><li>Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff.</li><li>Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care.</li><li>Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies</li><li>Related duties as required.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>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&nbsp;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.</li><li>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.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> About the Department of Children and Families: Caring, healing and teaching -partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities.&nbsp; We believe that: <ul><li>Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.&nbsp; </li><li>Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.&nbsp; </li><li>No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.&nbsp; </li><li>Our services work best when integrated with community care.</li></ul> About the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center: At the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, we treat our youth and each other with dignity and respect.&nbsp; It is in this relational, cultural and gender sensitive surrounding that our therapeutic milieu is based.&nbsp; Interdisciplinary teams develop, implement and continually assess individualized treatment plans. Solnit – South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut’s children who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus overlooking the Connecticut River in Middletown, CT.&nbsp; The center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The campus includes: Four coed hospital units, three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF), two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;(expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;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’.&nbsp; Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button.&nbsp; Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction.&nbsp; Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.&nbsp; Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys.&nbsp; Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> 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.&nbsp; BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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. &nbsp;</li><li>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. </li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>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. &nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>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).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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!&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>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 <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>. </li></ul> 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 <a href="mailto:Rocky.Young@ct.gov" target="_blank">Rocky.Young@ct.gov</a> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising nursing staff engaged in professional nursing activities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit(s), facility or geographical area;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors the quality of documentation, records and other information concerning services and care;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that resources are available to provide quality services;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as a liaison with other units, agencies and outside organizations;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information concerning the delivery of services;&nbsp;</li><li>Responds to psychiatric or medical emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>May oversee all nursing operations in the absence of the Director of Nursing;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply nursing principles, clinical therapeutic models, and standards of nursing;&nbsp;</li><li>specialized individual care in the assigned nursing areas;&nbsp;</li><li>current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;&nbsp;</li><li>and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;&nbsp;</li><li>and ability to apply family systems theory;&nbsp;</li><li>procedures and protocols of applicable accrediting institutions;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of management and administrative principles and human resource development strategies;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers;&nbsp;</li><li>encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work;&nbsp;</li><li>provide leadership and guidance in developing and maintaining nursing standards and enhancing health care systems for the delivery of essential services;&nbsp;</li><li>respond to crises’ and emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse in a hospital, regional, institutional or psychiatric setting. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Connecticut.</li><li>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.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Supervising Nurse (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Job Description:ABOUT THE CHICAGO SCHOOLThe Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45 years.As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of an inclusive community committed to excellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.POSITION SUMMARYThe Program Chair in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program is primarily responsible for vision, leadership, and oversight of the OTD program. The Program Chair holds the appropriate full-time faculty rank as determined by the faculty handbook's guidelines for faculty rank assessment. In alignment with the University’s mission, values, and strategic plan, the Program Chair oversees all activities within the program including accreditation compliance, policy and procedure implementation, faculty management, budgeting, curriculum, evaluation, and quality improvement. The Program Chair is responsible for teaching within their professional expertise areas.&nbsp; The position is located at the Chicago Campus.&nbsp; On campus presence is required for program oversight and to assist with onsite faculty-led fieldwork experiences and labs. Occasionally, travel is required.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProgram Management: <ul><li>Support the university mission, vision and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the program’s mission, vision and commitment to training whole health providers who provide compassionate care for the good of all patients/clients.</li><li>Provide vision and oversight of program development and assessment.</li><li>Ensure the design, development and administration of the didactic and clinical curriculum is based on clearly articulated learning outcomes, objectives and performance criteria, in accordance with accreditation standards.</li><li>Establish and maintain program accreditation and compliance with ACOTE and support the institutional accreditation. Participate in quality improvement efforts of the curriculum, program assessment, and program organization through administrative and faculty governance structures.</li><li>Create, maintain, and report annually on longitudinal tracking documentation for programmatic improvement efforts, measuring outcomes of changes to determine levels of effectiveness.</li><li>Ensure student concerns are effectively addressed in a timely and responsive manner in support of student satisfaction and retention. </li></ul>Personnel Management:<ul><li>Recruit, hire, and manage qualified and diverse faculty in alignment with budget allowances and university need.</li><li>Build and manage a faculty team that is inclusive and welcoming of diverse voices, new perspectives, and innovation. &nbsp;</li><li>Develop and apply a structured, data-driven system for mentoring, supervising and evaluating the teaching, advisement, and other duties performed by faculty members to ensure student achievement of program and institutional learning outcomes.</li><li>Ensure department faculty remain active in scholarship and service as evidenced by membership in institutional committee work, professional organizations, publications, presentations, and colloquia.</li><li>Ensure department faculty remain current in knowledge and skills regarding emerging instructional technology into classroom instruction to support ongoing innovation and instructional excellence.</li></ul>Teaching<ul><li>Develop and teach content related to area of expertise within the occupational therapy program up to 12 credits per academic year to support an understanding of overall program objectives and comply with accreditation standards.</li><li>Deliver instruction in an online or hybrid learning environment using available university learning management and document storage systems.</li><li>Provide advising to assigned OTD students that includes coaching on conduct and responsibilities to enter the profession, student progress and academic standing, fieldwork education planning and feedback, and doctoral capstone preparation.</li><li>Utilize feedback from students and faculty and occupational therapy practice updates to routinely update course content.</li><li>Lead student development efforts including, monitoring satisfactory academic progress, supervising department efforts to support student development through Academic Development Plans and Professional Performance Evaluations with the goal of supporting student progress through the curriculum and timely degree completion.</li><li>Actively cultivate opportunities for students to participate in scholarship and community engagement such that students are regularly participating in the production of scholarly work products and/or involved in community activities beyond the campus.</li></ul>Academic Operations &amp; Budget Management<ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operations of the department to ensure quality student experience and faculty performance expectations are maintained.</li><li>Direct course scheduling in a manner that supports the student experience via ensuring adequate class size and assigning faculty who are properly credentialed and trained to deliver assigned course content.</li><li>Represent the department at meetings, student events, and other related events to facilitate collaborative decision making, student engagement, building program and university awareness in the community.</li><li>In collaboration with university academic leadership, lead the development of strategic academic and budget plans for the department, including recommendations from the assessment and department review process to inform student enrollment growth targets and program staffing needs.</li><li>In collaboration with the university academic leadership, seek and implement opportunities to integrate emerging instructional technology into the curriculum delivery model.</li></ul>Strategic Growth<ul><li>Collaborate with admissions team to ensure timely review of admissions files and development of materials to support achievement of new student recruiting goals.</li><li>In collaboration with university leadership, develop and execute a plan for community engagement in support of expanding awareness and driving new student enrollment at The Chicago School.</li><li>Lead the program and its faculty to promote student retention and success.</li></ul>Required Qualifications: Education and Training <ul><li>Earned entry-level occupational therapy degree from an ACOTE accredited program</li><li>Earned Doctoral Degree in occupational therapy or a related area awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education</li></ul>Certifications and Licenses:<ul><li>Initial certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.</li><li>Must hold an occupational therapist license in the state of residence at time of employment.</li></ul>Experience: Minimum 8 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy. This experience must include:<ul><li>Clinical practice as an occupational therapist.</li><li>Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.</li><li>Scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning).</li><li>Understanding of the role of the occupational therapy assistant.</li><li>At least 4 years of experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postbaccalaureate level.</li><li>Supervisory and/or management experience.</li><li>Experience working effectively and collaboratively as a member of a leadership team.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Professional development beyond the OTD degree including Master or Doctoral education, residency training, board certification in a specialty, etc.</li><li>Evidence of scholarly work.</li><li>Experience teaching and designing online courses.</li><li>Program development experience.</li><li>Experience working with ACOTE.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $85,000-110,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Program Chair, Doctor of Occupational Therapy

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse TTS

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager. <h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences. Teamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.Safety &amp; Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

Dialysis Registered Dietitian

Dialysis Registered Nurse - Floater PRN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> May assist with billing log preparation and updates.</li><li>Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic</li><li> Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.</li><li>Knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li>Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports.</li><li>Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.</li><li> Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator.</li><li> Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.</li><li>Assist with staff training as requested.</li></ul>

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