Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)

State of Connecticut • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an LPN looking to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team! The Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Blue Hills Campus, under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (PCN 25594) to join our team in Hartford. This position will support the admission and screening of patients entering substance use disorder treatment.

Requirements

• License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing OR hold a Multistate or Compact Licensed Practical Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Emergency Department, Withdrawal management units or Behavioral Health inpatient programs treating patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience using interpersonal skills to support, calm and deescalate clients/patients.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with external referral sources and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely, and efficient patient admissions.
• Conduct clinical screenings for individuals seeking admission to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services.
• Obtain and document vital signs, nursing history, allergies, medications, and other relevant clinical information.
• Monitor patients for withdrawal symptoms, condition changes, and other clinical concerns, promptly reporting to the RN or provider.
• Assist with medication reconciliation, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other nursing procedures within LPN scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments in alignment with provider orders, organizational policies, and the LPN scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Support trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and patient-centered care practices.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Shift differential compensation.
• Yearly retention bonus of six hundred ($600) for permanently assigned second and third shift nurses, paid in two installments (July and December), after completing one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED