Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)

DDS South Region•North Franklin, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to start your career in State Service? The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – North Region – is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Licensed Practical Nurse positions. This role involves assisting physicians and registered nurses in providing comprehensive care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring and documenting individual health status, and responding to changing medical needs. You will help maintain a safe and healthy living environment, support individuals in understanding their medications and care, perform a variety of nursing procedures, and contribute to emergency response efforts. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by providing skilled, person-centered care that enhances the health, dignity, and quality of life of the individuals served.

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.
Specify qualifications on your application.
List earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application.
Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
Must meet minimum qualifications by the job closing date.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.
Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization.
Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.
Experience communicating internally and externally with a diverse population both over the telephone and in written inquiries.
Experience in Supervision of staff, including providing daily operational direction and work assignments
Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word

Responsibilities

Assists physicians and registered 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
Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker (for DDS)
Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2 (for DMHAS)

Benefits

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Yearly "retention" bonus of six hundred ($600) for permanently assigned second and third shift Licensed Practical Nurses after one year of service.

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