Licensed Practical Nurse Third Shift On Site HN

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse Third Shift | 35 Hours | On Site #261022-5415HN-001
Introduction

Are you a dedicated LPN seeking a fulfilling role where you can positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities?

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region Public Programs is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! We have one (1) full time, third shift opportunity located within Private Services at the Putnam Family Respite Center (Putnam, CT).

New!

We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in CT . You may verify your credentials in the Connecticut E-License Portal .

Position Highlights

• PCN: 122621
• LOCATION:
  
  Putnam Family Respite Center (Putnam, CT)
• SHIFT: third shift, full time (70 hours bi-weekly)
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Thursday 9:30 PM - 6:15 AM. Regular days off Monday
  - Wednesday.
• NOTE:
  
  Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

Benefits & Balance At The State Of Connecticut

As an employee, we can offer you:

• 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.
• A work culture that promotes 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.

In Addition, The State Puts An Emphasis On

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

YOUR ROLE

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;
• Check and may administer intravenous medications;
• Report changes in individuals to doctors;
• Transcribe doctors medication orders;
• Perform simple nursing treatments;
• Monitor general individual needs including personal hygiene;
• Report on individual conditions and behavior;
• Perform related duties as required.

About Our Agency

The mission of DDS is to partner 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.

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 in instances where the services of a registered nurse 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 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

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