LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, PART-TIME (MENTAL HEALTH)

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.

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

Part-time, 24 hours per week, 1st shift, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Week 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Professional growth and development opportunities

Benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part‑time positions

Assists medical staff in the general care and treatment of individuals

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

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."

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. WE’RE 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 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;

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