Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region - currently has one (1) part-time job opportunity for a License Practical Nurse (LPN) job opportunity based at 521 Maple Hill Avenue, Newington.

This is a part-time, seventeen & one-half  (17.50) hour per week position. The work schedule is 2nd Shift:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00pm - 11:30pm; Regular Days Off: Friday & Saturday. 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.

If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, State Employees may be required to provide two (2) most recent Service Ratings and Non State Employees may be required to provide two (2) recent professional references.

• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Travel will be required.

This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carol Bailey-Laud at Carol.Bailey-Laud@ct.gov or 203-294-5002.

This class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with a physical and/or mental disabilities in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.

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 of practical nursing specialties and bedside care; knowledge of various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical and/or mental disabilities; 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 nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.

• Experience providing nursing care to with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with individuals who are dually diagnosed with complex medical diagnosis and behavioral challenges.
• Good writing and communications skills.
• Computer proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel).

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