Licensed Practical Nurse

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – South Region – is accepting applications for two (2) full-time, Licensed Practical Nurse positions located at Meriden Respite (35 Undercliff Road) in Meriden and at Middletown Respite (180 Olympus Parkway) in Middletown.

PCN: 127864 – Meriden Respite Center, 35 Undercliff Road, Meriden

• Full-time
• Second (2nd) Shift
• 70 Hours/bi-weekly
• Monday
  - Thursday: 1:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• (Regular Days Off: Friday
  - Sunday)

PCN: 22676 – Middletown Respite Center, 180 Olympus Parkway, Middletown

• Full-time
• First (1st) Shift
• 70 Hours/bi-weekly
• Friday
  - Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• (Regular Days Off: Tuesday
  - Thursday)

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency

May be required to travel between locations

DDS partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to 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.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

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 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

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.

• 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.

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 of

• practical nursing specialties and bedside care;
• various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or…