The Arc Eastern Connecticut·Killingly, Connecticut
The Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, managing medications, and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They must also maintain regulatory compliance, provide emergency care consultation, and represent nursing issues to staff.
The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team!
Duties: and Responsibilities:
The Nurse is responsible for all aspects of nursing care, medications, and implementing agency policies and procedures to ensure the safety/wellbeing of individuals with IDD. Will be available for consultation regarding first aid, medical needs and emergency care of individuals. Will ensure compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements. Will represent staff in-services relationg to medications and nursing issues.
Salary - Mon-Fri - On Call - Based on the need on the Homes
Work Location: Dayville, CT
Ensures confidentiality as required by Law, The Arc ECT, and DDS policies and procedures which includes keeping records, conversations, correspondence (regarding program participants and staff) confidential.
Opportunities for advancement are offered.
Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life.
The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and hold a current State of CT RN license. A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferably with individuals with disabilities, is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
