STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Licensed Practical Nurse

Recruitment #200924-5415HN-001

Introduction

Are you looking for a career where you can make an impact in your community and still have a terrific work-life balance? If so we at the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), North Region's Individual and Family Support Division encourage you to apply today!

In this role you would work at the Windsor Family Respite Center located in Windsor, CT. This is a full-time thirty five hour (35) per week position on 3rd shift, with a schedule of: 

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday 9:30 pm - 6:15 am 
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Reg. Days Off (RDO) 
However, flexibility to meet the needs of the agency is a requirement. 

We offer competitive benefits which includes health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. 

We are looking for someone who is confident in practicing a wide range of typical nursing duties and is looking to work efficiently in a collaborative group environment. If you feel like you are ready to take that next step in your career, we want you! 

Our mission at DDS, is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. 

Our Vision is that all citizens supported by DDS are valued contributors to their communities as family members, friends, neighbors, students, employees, volunteers, members of civic and religious associations, voters and advocates. These individuals:

  • Live, learn, work and enjoy community life in places where they can use their personal strengths, talents and passions
  • Have safe, meaningful and empowering relationships
  • Have families who feel supported from the earliest years and throughout their lifetimes
  • Have lifelong opportunities and the assistance to learn things that matter to them
  • Make informed choices and take responsibility for their lives and experience the dignity of risk
  • Earn money to facilitate personal choices
  • Know their rights and responsibilities and pursue opportunities to live the life they choose

Selection Plan

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. 

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle License
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to travel
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on their driver’s license by the completion of the working test period 
This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email, including your spam folder, for notifications. Failure to reply by the deadline indicated on the notification will result in an automatic disqualification from consideration. 

At any point later in the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation that supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include; performance reviews, attendance, supervisor references, college transcripts, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status updates during the recruitment process. Please note that not all applicants will be contacted for an interview and are encouraged to apply for future postings. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at ethan.ives@ct.gov.

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.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This position provides nursing care for individuals staying at the Windsor Respite Center. The LPN in this position administers medications and treatments which may include insulin and glucagon injections; documents medications and treatments administered. Monitors consumers’ health status and needs and reports changes to the registered nurse and to prescribers. Maintains health and safety standards for residences/programs, including infection control practices. Provides foley catheterization care, respiratory treatments, G and J-tube feedings and care, and colostomy care. Provides incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use; Monitors for desired and side effects of medications and treatments. Maintains medication security, performs narcotic counts; transcribes and implements prescribers' orders; ensures supplies and medications are ordered and maintained. Perform emergency first aid as needed; may provide dressing changes and other treatments.  Documents all care in individuals’ medical records and completes required facility documentation; performs related residential duties as required. In addition, the LPN in this position may assume lead worker duties as assigned. This position is essential to providing services needed to ensure health and safety.

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience providing nursing services with both children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders
  • Experience with basic nursing skills to include but not limited to: providing medication and nutrition via G-tube or J-tube, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, respiratory treatments, colostomy care, urostomy care, wound care, and catheterization
  • Experience in providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • Computer proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

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.