Are you healthcare professional who is passionate for helping others and making a difference?

We invite you to discover this exceptional opportunity as a dedicated LPN (Per Diem)!

Our Mission

The Department of Correction 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.

About the Position

The State of Connecticut, 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.

We are hiring for second and third shift staff to join our network. 

Learn more from our DOC Healthcare team:

Locations with Vacancies

Northern Region: 

• Osborn Correctional Institution (Somers, CT) 
• Carl Robinson Correctional Institution (Enfield, CT)  
• MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution (Suffield, CT)
• Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution (Enfield, CT)

Western Region: 

• Garner Correctional Institution (Newtown, CT)

Southern Region: 

• Bridgeport Correctional Center (Bridgeport, CT) 
• New Haven Correctional Center (New Haven, CT)

Central Region: 

• Hartford Correctional Center (Hartford, CT)
• Cheshire Correctional Institution (Cheshire, CT)

Eastern Region: 

• York Correctional Institution (East Lyme, CT) 
• Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center (Montville, CT) 

This position is open to the public and non-competitive.

To qualify, candidates must possess a license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.

No permanent State Employee may work in a Per Diem position.

Compensation details and more information regarding this position can be found in the job classification.

To Apply:

• Complete a Master Application and apply directly to this vacancy.
• Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your Resume (highly recommended) in the 'Resume Tab' of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
• During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
• Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.
• All communications regarding your application will be sent via email.

Please note, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Samantha Wasef, Leadership Associate – Talent Solutions: Samantha.Wasef@CT.Gov, 860.937.6357

In a state hospital or facility, works on a daily or hourly basis; renders 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 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 restraints are applied correctly; transcribes doctors' medication orders; dispenses certain medications in doctors' 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 condition and behavior; keeps 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 perform the full range of duties as described in class specifications for Mental Health Assistant 1 or 2; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care; knowledge of various medications used in conjunction with individuals with 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 professional nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• 3+ years of experience as an LPN
• Experience with Correctional Healthcare
• Large facility Med Pass
• Experience with Electronic Health Records 

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and 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.