Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-time

Introduction Make a meaningful impact as an LPN by providing essential hands-on care to Connecticut’s veterans. The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has an opening for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Health Care Center in Rocky Hill. NEW! We're excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit the Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Schedule Part-time, 24 hours per week, 1st shift, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM Week 1: Friday, Monday, Tuesday Week 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday What We Can Offer You Comprehensive state employee benefits Access the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options Professional growth and development opportunities A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance Benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part‑time positions Position Highlights Assists medical staff in the general care and treatment of individuals Administers medications including measured doses and insulin injections Documents and transcribes medication orders and performs narcotic counts Monitors individual health needs by taking and charting vital signs and reporting condition changes Provides basic nursing treatments such as applying topical medications and performing catheter care Performs related duties as required About Us For over 140 years, the Connecticut DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a department, we are a team of dedicated individuals who support our veterans, and we believe in "Serving Those Who Served." Selection Plan 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 ‘Licensed Practical 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. 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 Ben Beaudry at View email address on click.appcast.io . 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; #J-18808-Ljbffr