Licensed Practical Nurse (36 Hour)

Recruitment #201201-5415XE-001

Location

Bridgeport, CT

Date Opened

12/3/2020 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$51,728 - $69,151/year* New to State start at Minimum

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

12/4/2020 08:00:00 AM

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Introduction

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, second shift, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Every other weekend - Every other holiday, 72 Hour Bi-Weekly) at Bridgeport Correctional Center (BCC) in Somers, CT.

Please view the video to see what it is like to work in a Correctional setting:

What we can offer you:

A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV)
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
Meal allowance per shift
Accruals sick time/vacation time/ personal time
2nd and 3rd shift differential/ weekend differential

Selection Plan

Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission. 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.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Erica McGuinness at erica.mcguinness@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

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, 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 - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of LPN experience
Correctional Healthcare Experience
Large facility Med pass
Experience with Electronic Health Records

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.