Licensed Practical Nurse (36 Hour)

Our Mission: The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference?

We invite you to discover this exceptional opportunity as a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse.

This position is full-time first shift, 7:00AM-3:00PM (Every other weekend - Every other holiday, 72 Hour Bi-Weekly) Licensed Practical Nurse at Corrigan Radgowski Correctional Center (PCN#068479) in Montville, CT. DOC is seeking highly motivated individuals to deliver care for to our inmate population and assist them in their rehabilitation.

You will work with a hardworking multidisciplinary team to deliver the highest level of care across a diverse population in our rare environment. You will have opportunities to care for a wide range of people and health concerns and gain invaluable experience while working in a dynamic highly varied work environment.

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What we can offer you:

• A Hazardous Duty pension plan
• Retire in 25 years - with pension & healthcare benefits
• Excellent health benefits along with additional supplemental benefits   
• A challenging yet rewarding experience

Additional Benefits:

• We offer career mobility - get paid to go to school
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
• Nursing licensure reimbursement
• Conference and workshop funds allotment $1,500.00 (travel, food, lodging)
• Meal allowance per shift
• Accruals sick time/vacation time/ personal time
• 2nd and 3rd shift differential/ weekend differential We look forward to you joining our dynamic team.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. 

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Patrick Pathammavong at patrick.pathammavong@ct.gov or 860-692-6805.

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

Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals; 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 individuals 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 individual needs including personal hygiene; reports on individual conditions and behavior; keeps the unit safe and healthy; administers enemas or suppositories; performs Foley catheterization care; orients individuals concerning medications and their use; may perform emergency first aid; may drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings; performs related duties as required.

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 intellectual 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.

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

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.