STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Licensed Practical Nurse

West Region

Recruitment #181022-5415HN-003

Introduction

The Department of Developmental Services - West Region has a 2nd shift – part-time 56 hours biweekly opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Lower Fairfield Center (LFC) in Norwalk.

The work schedule is as follows:
Week One (24/hrs.): Friday, Monday & Tuesday – 2pm-10:30pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday
Week Two (32/hrs.): Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday – 2pm-10:30pm
Regular Days Off – Friday, Monday & Tuesday
However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Selection Plan

If selected for further consideration, State employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings and non-state employees may be required to provide 2 current letters of professional reference.

Applicants must possess a license or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board or Examiners for Nursing, and must have a valid drivers license.  Chosen applicant will be required to travel.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Norma Rivera at Norma.Rivera@ct.gov or (203)294-5104.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state hospital, this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to the physically or mentally ill in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and or/Developmental Disabilities

• Good writing and communication skills

• Computer proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Conclusion

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.