Description

Location
Hartford, CT

Date Opened 8/20/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $136,465* - $186,063/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 9/3/2026 11:59:00 PM

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your nursing career in the area of compliance?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is hiring for a full-time Director of Nursing 2. This position is located in our Central Office, within the Health Management and Oversight (HMO) division. 

If you have at least three (3) years working in an administrative or supervisory capacity within a healthcare or hospital nursing while as a Registered Nurse, we invite you to explore this opportunity. 

Please note, you will be requested to submit a copy of a current nursing license from the State of CT, Department of Public Health, if selected for an interview. You may lookup and confirm your credentials on the DCP License Lookup. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

LOCATION: Hartford, CT with a hybrid work schedule
SHIFT: Full-time | 40 hours per week | first-shift 
SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, with flexibility for weekly operational needs. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a health care organization and/or facility or hospital nursing. 
• NOTE: For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Supervising Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing team operations.
• Documented clinical consultation and supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards and standards of care.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Clinical experience in child and adolescent healthcare.
• Experience with health preventative strategies.
• Experience with contract oversight.