Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour Job Newington area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – South Region – is accepting applications for one full-time, Licensed Practical Nurse position located at Hartford Regional Center (71 Mountain Road), based in Newington, CT.

Position Highlights:

PCN 19573 – Hartford Regional Center, Newington
Full-time
Second (2nd) Shift
70 Hours/bi-weekly
Week 1:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Regular Days Off: Monday & Thursday)
Week 2:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Regular Days Off: Wednesday & Thursday)

Please Note:

Incumbents must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency
Incumbents may be required to travel between locations

In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to:

Assist doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;
Measure doses and administer medication including insulin injections;
Document medications using appropriate forms;
Perform narcotic counts;
Report changes in individuals to doctors;
Transcribe doctors medication orders;
Perform simple nursing treatments;
Monitor and assist with general individual needs including personal hygiene;
Report on individual conditions and behavior;
Perform duties as Lead or Charge of shift as required;
Perform related duties as required.

What’s In It For You:

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. for more information.

Discover the opportunity to:

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

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 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.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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, 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…