Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour) - #240812-5415HN-001

Windham, Connecticut

Employer: Transforce
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Introduction

Unique Opportunity

Are you a detailed and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse seeking an outstanding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? Look no further! The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region, is currently hiring for a full-time LPN position!

Benefits

We prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
  • Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall 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.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate medication and nutrition through G-Tube or J-Tube, ensuring proper administration and patient safety.
  • Perform glucose monitoring and administer insulin to maintain optimal blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
  • Conduct respiratory treatments to manage and improve breathing conditions in patients with respiratory challenges.
  • Provide colostomy, cecostomy, and urostomy care, ensuring hygiene and comfort for patients with ostomies.
  • Deliver wound care and catheterization, promoting healing and preventing infection in patients with complex needs.
  • Support individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors, using specialized techniques to ensure safety and well-being.
  • Communicate efficiently with non-verbal individuals, employing alternative communication methods to understand and respond to needs.
  • Collaborate with team members and community providers, fostering teamwork and continuity of care across settings.
Position Details
  • 8 Card Street, Windham (Willimantic)
  • Full-time, 70 hours/biweekly
  • Second (2nd) shift position
  • Schedule of 2:15pm - 11:00pm: Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Regular Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Join Our Team

We are dedicated to partnering with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to facilitate lifelong planning and promote meaningful participation within their communities. The mission of DDS revolves around collaborating with individuals and their families to support them throughout their lives and working alongside others to create opportunities for full community engagement.

If you are an ambitious LPN with a passion for providing world-class care and are looking for an opportunity to join a dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our mission to enhance the lives of the individuals we serve.

Selection Plan
  • Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page or view our tutorial.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
  • Valid CT driver's license
  • Willingness to travel
  • If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or Edward.Magnano@ct.gov.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
  • Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
  • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
  • FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:
  • Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
  • Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the 'Public Health Practitioners' grouping, select 'Registered Nurse' and then 'Start';
  • Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's : Nursys System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select 'SEARCH'. Review the results and select the 'Next' button. Check the box next to 'Connecticut' and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • 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.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:
  • Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: