Licensed Practical Nurse (Multiple Positions) Office/On-site #260617-5415HN-002

About the role

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking multiple Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our teams in Hartford and Middletown. This positions will provide direct nursing care and support within our mental health hospital.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Aid our clients and employees so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• 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;
• Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care;
• Variety of 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;
• Lead staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients/patients supported by the agency;
• Experience using interpersonal skills to support, calm and deescalate clients/patients;
• Experience participating with the development of nursing care and treatment plans;
• Experience advocating for services that meet client needs;
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working independently;
• Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records;
• Experience working in roles that require mandatory overtime.

Skills

• Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care;
• Variety of 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;
• Lead staff.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Pay

• Part-time: $31.93* - $42.68/hour (*Salary Effective 6/26/2026 - New State Employees Start at Minimum)
• Full-time: $58,324* - $77,966/year (*Salary Effective 6/26/2026 - New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Schedule

• Full-time and Part-time opportunities available (benefits may vary for part-time roles);
• Positions may be assigned to any unit, location, schedule, or shift within ASD or GPD.