Jobs in Naugatuck

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• • STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

LICENSURE

Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (Rn) Assesses, Plans, Implements, Evaluates And Supervises Individual Patient Care On A Nursing Unit/Department According To Unit Policies And Procedures. Provides Supervision Of Non-Rn Personnel On The Assigned Unit. When Assuming The Charge Role, Delegates And Supervises Unit Activities. May Be Requires To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And Patients. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Requested In Order To Maintain A High Level Of Service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
• Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
• Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator

EDUCATION

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.

EXPERIENCE

N/A

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS Required

Med/Surg RN experience required.

Clean Harbors in Seymour CT  is seeking a Class A- CDL Driver (Hazmat)  to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs.  This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

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• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth 
  
• Recruiting Pay range $26-31/hr
  
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
  
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

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• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
  
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed (team atmosphere where everyone helps)
  
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks
  
• Loading and unloading of trucks
  
• Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs
  
• Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations
  
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports
  
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
  
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
  
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
  
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
  
• By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

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• Valid Class A CDL 
  
• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
  
• Ability to use various mobile devices
  
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
  
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
  
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
  

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• Commercial driver experience 
  
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement 
  
• Previous Hazmat experience 
  
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
  
• Previous manual labor experience
  

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join P2 Science, Home - P2 Science Inc. | The New Green Chemistry Company

About P2 Science

P2 Science is a green chemistry company that develops high-performance specialty ingredients from renewable feed stocks using its proprietary PICE® process. P2’s ingredients serve the personal care and fragrance markets, delivering performance and sustainability to global customers.

As P2 Science continues to expand its ingredient portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Process Chemist to support product development, piloting efforts, and the development of tech transfer packages for commercial production.

Position Overview

The Process Chemist will report directly to the Director of R&D Chemistry and will work in the P2 Process Lab that includes piloting and process optimization functions for transfer to Production. Responsibilities for this role will include planning experiments, operating the pilot reactors, and conducting downstream purification at the multi-kilo scale. The Process Chemist will also work on new process chemistry and reactor technology to advance next generation manufacturing technologies. All P2 employees must work in a safe and conscientious manner to ensure a healthy and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate possesses hands-on process chemistry experience, is comfortable working autonomously, and understands how to develop experimental protocols, operate advanced reactor technology, and maintain detailed records for production optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development

• Work with the Director of R&D to perform all work safely and in accordance with all P2 EHS objectives
• Carry out continuous piloting campaigns on advanced reactor systems for process optimization and sample preparation
• Conduct basic maintenance on equipment and recommend design improvements
• Design experiments to advance optimization studies across all key variables, including safety, economics, and sustainability
• Work to optimize downstream purifications to optimize for yield, purity, and waste reduction
• Assist in the invention of development of next generation reactor technologies for biobased feedstocks

Tech Transfer

• Work with the Director of Chemistry to prepared tech packages based on experimental data to transfer to production at P2’s manufacturing location(s)
• Work with the Process Engineers and Operators to answer technical questions and assist in initial production campaigns
• Help troubleshoot any production challenges, should they arise

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D to provide process feedback that informs new reaction development
• Maintain organized lab records and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical engineering with 0-5 years of post-graduate process chemistry experience
• Solid knowledge/experience in chemistry and/or chemical engineering
• Be self-motivated, proactive and excited to make an impact on chemical process development
• Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills are critical with a great attentiveness to detail, accuracy, and timelines.
• A commitment to excellence, maintaining detailed records and having superb data organization skills.
• Must have the abilities to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment and effectively communicate in written and oral forms.

Strongly Preferred

• The ideal candidate will have an extensive lab experience and/or industrial experience in chemical manufacturing setup
• The ideal candidate will have the solid knowledge of downstream purification skill, such as fractional distillation and crystallization.
• The ideal candidate will have the experience of working with common analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• The development of safe and innovative chemical process innovations that result in high performing, biobased consumer ingredients
• Cross-functional collaboration that leads to industry-changing inventions
• Customers view P2 as a solutions-oriented partner—not just an ingredient supplier
• Positive, collaborative team dynamic and fun work environment

Why Join P2 Science

• Work with proprietary, differentiated green chemistry
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Direct impact on product development and commercial success
• Collaborative, fast-moving, and mission-driven team environment
• Opportunity to shape a technology pipeline from the ground up

Connecticut Innovations and its portfolio companies are equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Russell Tobin is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable HR Operations Associate to support our team with document management and file organization projects. This is a short-term contract opportunity ideal for someone with prior HR or administrative experience who thrives in a structured, team-oriented environment.

Job title: HR Operations

Location: Waterbury CT

Duration: 2 months + M-F 8:30 – 5PM

Pay rate: $19.50/hr - $20/hour

Interview Process: Quick Microsoft Teams Meeting

Key Responsibilities

• File, sort, and scan employee and company documents
• Organize and maintain confidential personnel files
• Ensure documents are accurately categorized (e.g., employee files vs. other records)
• Support document vault clean-up and archiving initiatives
• Maintain compliance with recordkeeping standards
• Assist HR team with general administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience in HR, document control, or administrative support preferred
• Experience handling employee files or confidential documentation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude with the ability to work well within a team

What We’re Looking For

Someone with great energy who fits well within a collaborative team environment. Accuracy, dependability, and professionalism are key to success in this role.

“Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.”

• Lead and manage a team of Policy Issuance Specialists focused on stop loss insurance
• Oversee accurate and timely issuance of insurance policies
• Ensure producer licensing and appointment verification across jurisdictions
• Act as a key compliance partner, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Sales, Claims, Finance, and Client teams to support new group implementations
• Participate in product development initiatives and business analysis projects
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

• Experience in stop loss insurance, policy issuance, or related insurance operations
• Prior people management or team leadership experience
• Strong understanding of compliance, licensing, and regulatory requirements
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative communicator comfortable working across departments
• Ability to balance operational execution with strategic initiatives

• Leadership opportunity within a stable, growing organization
• Exposure to product development and cross-functional strategy
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Meaningful impact on operational excellence and client experience

Senior Stop Loss Underwriter

Location: United States (Hybrid/Remote options available)

Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 + bonus/benefits.

A growing insurance organization is seeking a Senior Stop Loss Underwriter to join its expanding team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with the stability of a larger organization.

What You'll Do

• Develop sound specific and aggregate stop loss pricing recommendations for prospective and inforce employer stop loss accounts
• Analyze large claims datasets to identify medical expense drivers prior to nurse review
• Partner with internal sales teams, brokers, TPAs, and clients to drive growth and implement successful plan designs
• Participate in the sales process by providing underwriting guidance and strategy
• Make independent underwriting decisions within authority limits while maintaining thorough documentation
• Mentor junior underwriters, analysts, and trainees
• Collaborate with administration to ensure audit compliance and adherence to underwriting policies
• Maintain a profitable book of business aligned with departmental goals

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical stop loss underwriting
• Deep knowledge of healthcare payers, plan administration, and medical service providers
• Strong analytical, risk management, and pricing skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead and shape underwriting decisions for a growing portfolio
• Work in a high-impact, entrepreneurial culture with strong leadership support
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package
• Meaningful role contributing to organizational growth and client success

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume directly to Kyle Archer at .