Licensed Practical Nurse Office/On-site #260702-5415HN-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has one (1) full-time and one (1) part-time Licensed Practical Nurse positions located at Shunpike Road in Cromwell, CT.

Schedules and Position Details

• 19572 Full-Time Second Shift: Wednesday - Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. (Regular Days Off Sunday - Tuesday)
• 97080 Part-Time Third Shift: Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30 p.m. - 8:15 a.m. (Regular Days Off Friday - Tuesday)

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

What We Can Offer You

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• 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. Click here for more information.

Additional Compensation

• Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift may receive a yearly retention bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.

In This Role

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

Our Mission

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.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing OR hold a Multistate or Compact Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
• Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.
• 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 supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.
• Experience communicating internally and externally with a diverse population both over the telephone and in written inquiries.
• Experience in Supervision of staff, including providing daily operational direction and work assignments.
• Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.

Department of Developmental Services

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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