South Region
Recruitment #180919-5415HN-002
Location |
Meriden, CT
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Date Opened | 9/20/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $46,946* - $62,757/year (*New State Employees) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 9/26/2018 11:59:00 PM |
This position will be located in DDS' South Region's Public Division -Meriden Respite. This a 35-hour per week position with a schedule of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday -7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. RDO's - Tuesday and Wednesday.
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Connecticut.
Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
If selected for further consideration, State employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Cindy Lukaszewicz at DDS.SR.Recruiting@ct.gov or (203)294-5037.
Assists doctors and nurses in the 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 that restraints are applied correctly; transcribes doctors medication orders; dispenses certain medications in doctor’s 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 conditions and behavior; keeps the unit safe and healthy; administers enemas or suppositories; performs Foley catheterization care; orients patients concerning medications and their use; may perform emergency first aid; performs related duties as required.
In the Department of Developmental Services: performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.
In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities;
Good writing and communications skills;
Computer proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
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. If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860.418.6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.