Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem)

Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs

The Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs is licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health as a chronic disease hospital providing long term care to veteran patients with chronic and disabling medical conditions.  Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients, built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting for two per diem, 2nd shift Licensed Practical Nurses to work at this Healthcare Center in Rocky Hill, CT.  The average number of hours will be 24 per week.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application, as well as upload a cover letter with their submission. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office: Anita Cella, DVARecruit@ct.gov.

In a state hospital or facility, works on a daily or hourly basis; renders bedside care or mental health services to the physically or mentally ill in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.

Assists doctors and nurses in general care and treatment of patients; measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections; documents medications using appropriate forms; performs narcotic counts; checks and may administer intravenous medications; reports changes in patients to doctors; ensures restraints are applied correctly; transcribes doctors' medication orders; dispenses certain medications in doctors' absence; applies topical medication; takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations; performs simple nursing treatments; monitors general patient needs including personal hygiene; reports on patient condition and behavior; keeps unit safe and healthy; administers enemas or suppositories; performs foley catheterization care; orients patients concerning medications and their use; may perform emergency first aid; may perform the full range of duties as described in class specifications for Mental Health Assistant 1 or 2; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care; knowledge of various medications used in conjunction with the physically and mentally handicapped; knowledge of infection control practices; some knowledge of nutrition and diets; basic knowledge of medical and lab sciences; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to keep records; some ability to lead staff.

License or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.

Preferred candidates will have experience in a Nursing Home and working with Veterans.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain clients/patients; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive clients/patients; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.