Role OverviewThe State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is accepting applications for two full-time Licensed Practical Nurse positions. The role involves rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability. The nurses will assist doctors and nurses in general care and treatment, administer medications, and perform various nursing tasks.
What You Will Do
The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse include assisting doctors and nurses, measuring and administering medications, documenting medications, performing narcotic counts, and checking and administering intravenous medications.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities, communicating with non-verbal individuals, and using Microsoft applications. The role offers professional growth, paid professional development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance.
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
- 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
Benefits
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
- A healthy work-life balance
- 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
- Selection for an additional compensation bonus: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift may receive a yearly ‘retention’ bonus of six hundred ($600)
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