Licensed Practical Nurse (36 Hour) #260612-5415XE-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) seeks to hire Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in various facility locations throughout the state.

Responsibilities

- 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.

Qualifications

- Possess a license to practice nursing in Connecticut from the State Board of Examiners for Nursing OR hold a Multistate or Compact Licensed Practical Nurse license. - Experience with Correctional or Forensic populations. - Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records. - Experience with bar code scanning for medication administration. - Experience administering medications to over 50 patients in a given med pass.

Skills

- Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care. - Various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability. - Infection control practices. - Nutrition and diets. - Medical and lab sciences. - Interpersonal skills. - Oral and written communication skills. - Ability to keep records. - Leadership abilities.

Benefits

- 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!

Pay

$59,992 - $80,196/year

Schedule

Full-time, 36 hours per week with first, second, and third shifts opportunities at facilities throughout the state. Positions can be assigned to any unit/location and work schedule/shift as follows: | FACILITY | SHIFTS | | --- | --- | | Carl Robinson CI | First Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Second Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Third Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am | | Cybulski CI | First Shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Second Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Third Shift: 12:00 am - 8:00 am | | Other Facilities | First Shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Second Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Third Shift: 12:00 am - 8:00 am |

Close Date

7/8/2026 11:59:00 PM