Director Of Nursing 1

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Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to help lead our hospital’s team!

Connecticut Valley Hospital, under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to join our team as a Director of Nursing 1 (PCN 135628) in Middletown. This position will help lead nursing services for our Addiction Services Division (ASD). Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Work Shift: First shift, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Location: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT

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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Oversee nursing practice across six acute addiction units serving approximately 130 patients.
Provide leadership and supervision for a nursing workforce of roughly 200 employees.
Ensure safe, high‑quality nursing care for patients with high‑acuity psychiatric and addiction‑related needs.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including DPH, TJC, and other governing bodies.
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical policies and best‑practice standards.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.

Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.

The Addiction Services Division is a component of Connecticut Valley Hospital, which provides 24-hour inpatient services. The Addiction Services Division offers inpatient services located in Middletown and Hartford. Both campuses provide two levels of care: Acute detoxification provides care for individuals who are experiencing acute withdrawal from substances. Intensive treatment is available for those who need structure and education in order to start their recovery process.

Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!

• Nursing Leadership
• State Government Benefits
• Middletown, CT