Community Nurse Coordinator

Are you a registered nurse with experience in client care plans or utilization review and  looking to start a career in state service? 

If so, we hope you will explore this unique opportunity to join us!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is hiring for a Community Nurse Coordinator to join our team in Hartford, CT. 

If you are passionate for helping others and skilled at working with various populations in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

New! We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in CT . You may verify your credentials in the Connecticut E-License Portal. 
 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SHIFT: first shift | full time | 40 hours per week
• SCHEDULE: 8:00AM - 4:30PM 
• LOCATIONS: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
• NOTE: Position may become hybrid upon conclusion of a successful working test period. Please note that DSS takes part in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

As an employee, we can offer you:

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more. 

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here. 

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

The Department of Social Services (DSS) mission is to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of Connecticut’s individuals, families, and communities. Bring your eagerness to enhance the lives of others and an ability to government programs, policies, and procedures; and we’ll provide the in-depth training and support needed to be successful in this role.

YOUR ROLE

The Community Nurse Coordinator is an integral member of the Community Options team, supporting Connecticut residents, their families, and community partners, including access agencies, healthcare providers, and other service providers. This role focuses on helping older adults and individuals with disabilities access the supports and services needed to remain safely in their homes or successfully transition back into community living.

Many of these services are provided through Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs and waivers, which allow Connecticut to offer community-based alternatives to institutional care by providing flexible supports that meet each individual’s unique needs.

This position will provide nursing support and clinical oversight for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration, a federal initiative designed to help individuals transition from institutional settings, such as nursing facilities, back into the community with appropriate long-term services and supports. The Community Nurse Coordinator will play an important role in supporting successful transitions, promoting independence, and ensuring individuals receive services in the most integrated setting possible.

The Community Nurse Coordinator will

• Provide consultation and guidance to providers, participants, and their families;
• Coordinate authorization and delivery of home and community-based services; 
• Evaluate the cost effectiveness and clinical appropriateness of medical, social, and behavioral health services; and,
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Additional responsibilities include conducting quality assurance reviews, monitoring services and supports, providing clinical recommendations, and participating in fair hearings related to medical necessity determinations.

More details can be found in the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.

Successful candidates should possess knowledge of nursing care principles and practices, clinical assessment, care coordination, and home and community-based service delivery. Experience with long-term services and supports, assisted living, adult day services, home health services, nursing facility transitions, and other community-based programs is highly desirable.

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