Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Second Shift Introduction

Are you a dedicated LPN seeking a fulfilling role where you can positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities? If so, we invite you to read more and apply today!

• Location:
  
  Torrington, CT
• Shift: Second shift, full time (35 hours per week; bi‑weekly schedule)
• Schedule:
  
  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday 2:00 pm - 10:45 pm (regular days off Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
• PCN: 17558
• Schedule must be flexible to meet agency needs.

• Industry‑leading health benefits (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 development opportunities
• Healthy work‑life balance culture
• State of Connecticut public service loan forgiveness eligibility after 10 years of service

In this role, you will work under the general supervision of the Respite Supervisor to provide direct care to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disability within a Respite Center environment. The Torrington Respite Center can accommodate up to six guests for overnight and extended weekend activities and services. This position includes supervisory responsibilities over lower‑level staff as assigned.

• Assist doctors and nurses in general care and treatment of individuals
• Measure doses and administer medications, including insulin injections
• Document medication administration using appropriate forms
• Perform narcotic counts
• Check and may administer intravenous medications
• Report changes in individuals to doctors
• Ensure restraints are applied correctly
• Transcribe doctor medication orders
• Dispense certain medications in doctor’s absence
• Apply 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
• Keep the unit safe and healthy
• Administer enemas or suppositories
• Perform Foley catheterization care
• Orients individuals concerning medications and their use
• May perform emergency first aid
• May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings
• Perform related duties as required

• Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care
• Knowledge of various medications used in the care of individuals with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disability
• Infection control practices
• Nutrition and diets
• Medical and laboratory sciences
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication and written skills
• Record keeping
• Leading staff

• License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut, or a multistate or compact Licensed Practical Nurse license

• Experience providing nursing services to children, adults, and individuals with autism spectrum disorder
• Experience communicating with non‑verbal individuals
• Experience supporting individuals who may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors
• Experience with basic nursing skills, including administering medication and nutrition via G‑Tube or J‑Tube; glucose monitoring; insulin administration; respiratory treatments; colostomy, cecostomy, urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization
• Experience with infection control practices
• Experience communicating with interdisciplinary teams and medical providers over the telephone and in written correspondence
• Experience using Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word
• Experience supervising staff in supportive roles

Incumbents 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.

Incumbents may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

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