Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)
Office/On-site
Recruitment #HN-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 10/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $55,513 - $74,208/year (Individuals new to State employment start at the minimum of the range)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 10/9/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse? Are you looking to start your career in State Service? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today!
The State of Connecticut () , Department of Developmental Services (DDS () ) - North Region - is accepting applications for one (1) part-time, 1st shift Licensed Practical Nurse () position located at 521 Maple Hill Avenue in Newington, CT.
Position Highlights:
PCN 19555
+ Part-time | 1st Shift
+ 35 Hours bi-weekly
+ Monday - Friday | 6:30 am - 10:00 am
+ Regular Days Off: Saturday, Sunday
+ However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.
+ Must have a valid driver's license.
+ Will be required to travel.
What we can offer you:
+ View our new State Employee Benefits Overview () page!
+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
+ A healthy work-life balance () to all employees!
+ The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 () - State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
+ The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here () for more information.
In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to:
+ 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 that restraints are applied correctly;
+ Transcribe doctors medication orders;
+ Dispense certain medications in doctor's absence;
+ Apply topical medication;
+ Take and chart temperatures, pulse and respiration;
+ Perform 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;
+ Orient individuals concerning medication and their use;
+ May perform emergency first aid;
+ May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;
+ Perform related duties as required;
DDS Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:
Please read () or watch () our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:
+ 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 (PN for Practical Nurse) 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.
To Apply:
+ Must have a valid driver's license.
+ Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Medical administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services
+ In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
+ The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
+ These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
+ Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
+ Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 () , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application
Compensation Information:
$55513.00 / Yearly - $74208.00 / Yearly
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