Licensed Practical Nurse HN

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!

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region has one (1) full-time 2nd shift opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Torrington Respite Center.

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.

• LOCATION:
  
  Torrington, CT
• SHIFT:
  Second shift, full time (35 hours per week, 70 hours bi-weekly)
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday 2:00pm - 10:45pm (regular Days off Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
• PCN : 17558
• NOTE:
  
  Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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 providing nursing services to both children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
• Experience communicating with non‑verbal individuals.
• Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.
• Experience with basic nursing skills including but not limited to 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 both over the telephone and in written correspondence.
• Experience using Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Experience supervising staff in supportive roles.

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