Licensed Practical Nurse

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 250221-5415FK-001

Location Southbury, CT

Date Opened 2/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $63,443 - $84,813/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 3/4/2025 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  Are you interested in a career that you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment while making a difference, then we invite you to take this opportunity to be a part of our team!

  At the State o f Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , De partment of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ) - West Region Southbury Training School has one (2) full-time 1st shift and one 2nd shift job opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5415HN&R1=&R3=) (LPN) .

  What We Can Offer You:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

• P rofessional growth and development opportunitie s

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

  Your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5415HN&R1=&R3=) with DDS

  You wou ld be entrusted to perform a full range of nursing duties, and along with other duties as needed, we would have you:

• Cover Northwest Regional Center (NWC) ICF, Torrington

• Provide incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use

• Document all care in individuals’ medical records and completes required facility documentation

• Perform related residential duties as required

• This position is essential to providing services needed to ensure health and safety of individuals

  Position Highlights

• PCN 017237 – Full-time 2nd Shift

• Week 1: Monday – Friday: 2:30p-11:00p; Regular Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

• Week 2: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 2:30p-11:00p; Regular Days Off: Wednesday & Friday

• PCN 017234 – Full-time 1st Shift

• Week 1: Monday – Friday: 6:30a-3:00p; Regular Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

• Week 2: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30a-3:00p; Regular Days Off: Monday & Friday

• However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

  Additional Recruitment Information

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Will be required to travel

• May be required to work nights and weekends

• Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Medical Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services

  FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Pra ctical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.

  We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make a differenc e!

  Selection Plan

  FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

  Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

  BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

  AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

  QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

  If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or ( Edward.Magnano@ct.gov )

  Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov .

  Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

  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 disabilities and/or an intellectual disability 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 individual to necessary appointments/outings;

• Performs related duties as required.

  DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:

• Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.

  DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES:

• Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• practical nursing specialties and bedside care;

• various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;

• infection control practices;

• nutrition and diets;

• medical and lab sciences;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral communication and written skills;

• Ability to

• keep records;

• lead staff.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be IV certified.

• Considerable experience with all types of feeding tubes

• Tracheostomy Care

• Oxygen Therapy

• Wound care including wound vac treatments

• Administering medications and treatments at a large volume

  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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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