Licensed Practical Nurse; Per Diem - DH
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Location: Bridgeport
Introduction
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.
The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) invites you to discover these outstanding opportunities as a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem) on second and third shift. DOC is seeking highly motivated individuals to deliver care for 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 this 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. These positions will work 16 hours per pay period on second or third shift and must work one weekend shift a month and one major holiday. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout state correctional facilities as openings occur at any of our 14 locations.
We encourage all who meet the minimum qualifications and are interested to apply!
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- Cheshire Correctional Institution – Cheshire, CT
- Manson Youth Institution – Cheshire, CT
- York Correctional Institution – East Lyme, CT
- Cybulski Correctional Institution – Enfield, CT
- Carl Robinson Correctional Institution – Enfield, CT
- Hartford Correctional Center – Hartford, CT
- Corrigan Correctional Center – Montville, CT
- New Haven Correctional Center – New Haven, CT
- Garner Correctional Institution – Newtown, CT
- Osborn Correctional Institution – Somers, CT
- Mac Dougall‑Walker Correctional Institution – Suffield, CT
HEAR FROM OUR EMPLOYEES
Mara Scott, a Supervising Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, discusses her advancement from a Nurse to a Head Nurse Supervisor in the DOC, the abundance of opportunities Corrections has to offer, and the family‑like atmosphere among DOC staff.
Janine Brennan, a Registered Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, talks about why she joined the DOC, how State of Connecticut benefits have positively impacted her life, and what measures are in place to keep correctional staff safe.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)In a state hospital or facility this class works on a daily or hourly basis; renders bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical 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 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; various medications used in conjunction with individuals with physical and/or an intellectual disability; infection control practices; nutrition and diets; medical and lab sciences; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability…
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