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Middletown, CT United States |
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Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/02/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
04/02/2026 |
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Healthcare, Other |
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Nurse Clinical Instructor - Apply by 3/12/2026
Location: Middletown, CT
Date Opened: 3/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $82,249 - $111,370/year (*New State employees start at minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 3/12/2026 11:59:00 PM
Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Nurse Clinical Instructor to join our team.
Position Highlights:
FACILITY: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)
LOCATION: Middletown, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with occasional rotation to off shifts as needed to support educational needs to staff.
POSITION NUMBER: 25643
New! We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.
What We Can Offer You:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Discover The Opportunity To:
Engage in a rewarding career;
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.
The Role:
Job duties include but are not limited to:
In collaboration with interdisciplinary staff members, participates in assessment of educational needs and requirements of staff and individuals by determining areas of deficiencies and considering government regulations.
Understands and applies the process of adult learning theory to educational programs.
Participates in development and revising of curricula.
Conducts research to obtain the most recent information about identified topic with the use of evidence-based practice.
Delivers curricula to targeted groups including instruction in theory and provision of clinical experience.
Evaluates effectiveness of curricula through analyses of class participation, feedback, and written tests.
Participates in workshops designed for career advancement of nursing staff.
Instructs staff of all levels in orientation and other programs.
Supervises learning experiences of staff in programs and on patient-care units.
Acts as a role model to nursing and health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors.
Participates in approved continuing education programs to enhance professional competence and shares this information with other staff members.
Prepares and submits reports as required.
Maintains records of individuals participating in educational programs.
Protects human and civil rights of individuals and staff.
May participate on committees and in recruitment processes.
Performs related duties as required.
About Us:
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.
Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted via Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) commitment, criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, civil commitment or transfer from the Department of Correction. Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds.
Please note:
A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in hospital or institutional nursing as a Registered Nurse.
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 nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
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