State of Connecticut
Licensed Practical Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-site #260106-5415FK-001
State of Connecticut, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457
Licensed Practical Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-site
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Introduction Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse with the desire to improve the lives of children and families? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!
Position Highlights
LOCATION: Middletown, CT
HOURS: Full Time
SCHEDULE: These positions can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift
SHIFT: First, Second, or Third Shift
First 7:00am - 3:00pm
Second 2:45pm - 11:15pm
Third 11:10pm - 7:10am
About Us Our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. This state‑administered pediatric psychiatric hospital provides comprehensive care to adolescents under the age of eighteen with severe mental illness and related behavioral problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting.
What’s In It For You Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work‑life balance for all employees.
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Discover The Opportunity To
Engage in a rewarding career
Assist employees so they can achieve success
Make a difference in the public sector
Work together in a collaborative team environment
Selection Plan FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift may receive a yearly “retention” bonus of $600. This bonus shall be paid in two installments: In July and December. To be eligible, the employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.
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.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21‑69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one branch to another.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons.
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.
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email for updates.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications 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.
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 where RN services 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 - General Experience 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a psychiatric setting
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 As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of …
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.
Senior Level & Employment Type & Job Function Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
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Introduction Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse with the desire to improve the lives of children and families? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!
Position Highlights
LOCATION: Middletown, CT
HOURS: Full Time
SCHEDULE: These positions can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift
SHIFT: First, Second, or Third Shift
First 7:00am - 3:00pm
Second 2:45pm - 11:15pm
Third 11:10pm - 7:10am
About Us Our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. This state‑administered pediatric psychiatric hospital provides comprehensive care to adolescents under the age of eighteen with severe mental illness and related behavioral problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting.
What’s In It For You Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work‑life balance for all employees.
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Discover The Opportunity To
Engage in a rewarding career
Assist employees so they can achieve success
Make a difference in the public sector
Work together in a collaborative team environment
Selection Plan FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift may receive a yearly “retention” bonus of $600. This bonus shall be paid in two installments: In July and December. To be eligible, the employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.
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.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21‑69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one branch to another.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons.
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.
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email for updates.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications 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.
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 where RN services 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 - General Experience 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a psychiatric setting
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 As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of …
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.
Senior Level & Employment Type & Job Function Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
References & Sign‑In Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Connecticut by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Licensed Practical Nurse” roles.
Salutation & Salary Middletown, CT $63,443.00‑$84,813.00 5 days ago
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