Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour) Office/On-site #260629-5415HN-001

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full Time Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for an opportunity to make a difference? If so, apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – South Region is accepting applications for one full‑time LPN position located at 35 Undercliff Road, Meriden, CT. Position Highlights Location: 35 Undercliff Road, Meriden, CT Shift: PCN 123991, first (1st) Shift, full‑time, 70 hours/biweekly Schedule Monday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday – Friday: 6:45 am – 2:00 pm Regular days off: Saturday & Sunday Work‑schedule flexibility required to meet job demands What We Offer You Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page Professional growth and development opportunities Healthy work/life balance for all employees Our Mission The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families to promote lifelong planning and create meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. Examples of Duties Assist doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals Measure doses and administer medications, including insulin injections Document medications using appropriate forms Perform narcotic counts Check and may administer intravenous medications Report changes in individuals to doctors Ensure restraints are applied correctly Transcribe doctors’ medication orders Dispense certain medications in a doctor’s absence Apply topical medication Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations Performs simple nursing treatments Monitor general individual needs including personal hygiene Report on individual conditions and behavior Keep the unit safe and healthy Administer enemas or suppositories Perform Foley catheterization care Orients individuals concerning medications and their use May perform emergency first aid May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings Perform related duties as required Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care; various medications used with physical or intellectual disabilities; infection control practices; nutrition and diets; medical and lab sciences Considerable interpersonal, oral communication, and written skills Ability to keep records and lead staff Minimum Qualifications – General Experience 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 over the telephone and in written inquiries Experience supervising staff, including providing daily operational direction and work assignments Experience using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word) Special Requirements 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 may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive or abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. 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. A job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task or responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut