Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment # 250303-5415HN-001 Location Southbury, CT Date Opened 3/5/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $55,513 - $74,208/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/12/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services ( DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds?language=en\_US) ) West Region; Southbury Training School has one (1) full-time 2nd shift job opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5415HN&R1=&R3=) . As an LPN with the State of Connecticut, you will coordinate high-volume medications and treatments, provide tracheostomy care, conduct oxygen therapy, and perform wound care, including wound vac treatments. Your responsibilities also include managing feeding tubes, ensuring accurate IV certification and administration, and delivering compassionate care to residents. You will maintain strict adherence to safety and health protocols while successfully implementing care plans developed by the healthcare team. To be considered for this role, candidates should have : + Current LPN licensure in the state of Connecticut + Considerable experience with feeding tubes + Strong ability to coordinate medications and treatments efficiently + Valid driver's license + Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends as needed + Ability to acquire Medical Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services Work Schedule This position is for the 2nd shift, with a schedule of Friday-Tuesday, from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Regular days off are Wednesday and Thursday. The role is strictly on-site, ensuring you have the opportunity to engage directly with residents and colleagues. Why Join Us? (https://youtu.be/y6n9M1Qd5fo?si=2xSPGCesqRy3RvTm) Joining the State of Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services means becoming part of a team that values each member's contributions. We offer: + A collaborative and encouraging work environment + Opportunities for professional growth and development + The chance to define a significant impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities + Competitive salary and benefits package + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Join a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is featured on America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our growing job market and dedication to encouraging a growing workforce, Connecticut is an excellent choice for professionals and fresh graduates looking to start their careers. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Must have a valid driver's license + Will be required to travel + May be required to work nights and weekends + Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Medical Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services + 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 . + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov . + Salary Calculations : 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. + Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Liz Pinette at elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 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: + Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + 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; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral communication and written skills; + Ability to + keep records; + lead staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Must be IV certified. + Considerable experience with all types of feeding tubes. + Tracheostomy Care + Oxygen Therapy + Wound care including wound vac treatments. + Administering medications and treatments at a large volume. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 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. WORKING CONDITIONS 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. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/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. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online