PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE CARE--LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team!

This position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology and foundational nursing knowledge to effectively review and triage consultation requests and appointment-related information. The individual must possess strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, and have effective communication abilities to coordinate with outside providers, internal staff, and ACS providers. Knowledge of medical documentation needed for ordering tests, scheduling appointments, and preparing required referral materials is essential. Additionally, this position will assist with the annual CVH flu vaccination program.

FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)

UNIT: Ambulatory Care Services

Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

Professional growth and development opportunities

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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 doctor’s 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.

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

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 psychiatric or substance use disorders

Experience performing licensed practical nurse level clinical tasks in a medical office environment

Experience utilizing Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for maintaining nursing logs, tracking patient information, or supporting database-related tasks

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.

may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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. J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut - DMHAS Connecticut Valley Hospital