PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE CARE--LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction ( DOC ) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour) at the Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville CT.

Professional growth and development opportunities.
Monday-Friday.
The Provider Nurse will be responsible for the following duties including but not limited to:
Manage the daily MD sick call list and specialty service schedules (Optometry Podiatry Orthopedics etc.) Assist with incoming telephone calls and route them appropriately.
Manage and collect active medical devices (crutches canes walkers wheelchairs ACE wraps braces) as needed.
Administer first doses of new medications (KOP/DOT) and place new DOT medications in the housing unit med cart.
Assist providers during treatments and minor surgical procedures.
Support providers when inmates require higher-level care (e.g. Stock and maintain supplies in the MD nurse room including checking expiration dates.
Manage the Chronic Care (CC) in collaboration with providers and nursing supervisors including contributing to QI data.
Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and providers.
When no provider is on-site participate in routine nursing duties as directed by the lead nurse or CHN on duty.
Complete pre- and post-counts for all specialty clinics (tools/syringes) and ensure all used tools are autoclaved.
Communicate with the OSS Coordinator Infectious Disease Nurse and other disciplines to support holistic patient care.
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff victims citizens and offenders.
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FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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.
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. 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. 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.

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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. QUESTIONS WERE HERE TO HELP:
For recruitment updates please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. 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.
Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;
Documents medications using appropriate forms;
Reports changes in individuals to doctors;
Transcribes doctors medication orders;
Dispenses certain medications in doctors absence;
Performs simple nursing treatments;
Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;
Keeps the unit safe and healthy;
Performs Foley catheterization care;
May perform emergency first aid;

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.

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;
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 with practical nursing specialties and bedside care
Experience with assisting doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals
Experience with medication administration medication reconciliation medication renewals and patient education.
Experience with wound care EKGs specimen collection and other clinical interventions
Experience with infection control practices.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators license Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Drivers license for designated positions.
may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; 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.