Licensed Practical Nurse

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• PCN: 019901
• Location:
  
  86 Holton Road, North Franklin, CT
• Shift: Third shift | Full Time | 35 hours per week (70 hours bi-weekly)
• Schedule:
  
  Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 PM - 7:15 AM (regular days off Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
• Note:
  
  Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency and may be required to travel between locations.

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

• Practical nursing specialties and bedside care
• Various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability
• Infection control practices
• Nutrition and diets
• Medical and laboratory sciences
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication and written skills
• Ability to keep records
• Ability to lead staff

• 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.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience communicating with non‑verbal individuals.
• Experience with basic nursing skills including 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 supervising staff, including providing daily operational direction and work assignments.
• Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.

• 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.

• May be required to lift/restrain individuals.
• May be exposed to communicable/infectious diseases and some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.
• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
• Paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• Work culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.