Licensed Practical Nurse (36 Hour) #250909-5415XE-001 New

Introduction
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut who cares about the well being of our incarcerated population?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), invites you to discover these outstanding opportunities as a Licensed Practical Nurse in one of our many facility locations throughout the State.

We invite you to explore this opportunity!


Benefits & Balance At The State Of Connecticut

As an employee, we can offer you:

• Industry leading health benefits , including medical and dental coverage;
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
  
  

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!


Additional perks of working as an LPN for the DOC:

• 2nd and 3rd shift/weekend differential;
• Licensure reimbursement;
• A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV) -Retire in 25 years - with pension & healthcare benefits;
• Opportunities for career advancement and educational support, including tuition reimbursement programs (after 6 months of employment) and career-mobility that allows you to get paid to go to school!
  
  
  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
These Positions Are Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week With First, Second, & Third Shifts Opportunities At Facilities Throughout The State

• Bridgeport Correctional Center - Bridgeport, CT
• Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT
• Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT
• York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT
• Cybulski Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
• Carl Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
• Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT
• Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT
• New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT
• Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT
• Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT
• MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - Suffield, CT
  
  

The position assignments can be for any unit/location and work schedule/shift as follows:


FACILITY

SHIFT: 8 HOUR

( rotating weekends and holidays)

SHIFT: 12 HOUR

( rotating weekends and holidays)

• Carl Robinson CI
• Cheshire CI
• Cybulski CI
• MacDougall-Walker CI*
• Manson Youth
• Osborn CI*
• York CI*
• First Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Second Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
• Third Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm - 8:00 am
• 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; 11:00 pm - 11:00 am
• *NOTE: Facilities with an asterick (*) are those that offer a 12 hour schedule. Twelve hour shifts are limited at each location and not always available.
• Bridgeport CC
• Corrigan CC
• Hartford CC
• Garner CI
• New Haven CC*
• First Shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Second Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
• Third Shift: 12:00 am - 8:00 am
• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm - 8:00 am
• 11:00 am -11:00 pm; 11:00 pm - 11:00 am
• *NOTE: Facilities with an asterick (*) are those that offer a 12 hour schedule. Twelve hour shifts are limited at each location and not always available.
  
  

The LPN classification is Hazardous Duty. Please see "Selection Plan" for more information.

NOTE: When applying, please select all location(s) and shift(s), in which you are willing to work on your application. Failure to indicate the location(s), shift(s), and employment status(es) may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location, shift, and/or employment status.

More details can be found in the class specification .


OUR MISSION
The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) 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. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.


Selection Plan

Important Information For This Recruitment

• Please include any certification and/or licensure credential details within your application.
• This recruitment is "Open to the Public" and current DOC permanent employees should not apply. Permanent DOC employee transfers will be handled through the DOC Lateral Transfer Agreement. See your agency HR for more information.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested and commutable to.
• This is a hazardous duty * position.
  
  
  

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. 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.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• 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. Request exceptions by emailing foo306ud9mf@v5ttpf.com .
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• 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.
  
  
  

After You Apply

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• 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. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics .
  
  
  

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to INSERT TS STAFF at Your.Name @ct.gov .

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
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.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;
• Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;
• Documents medications using appropriate forms;
• Performs narcotic counts;
• Checks and may administer intravenous medications;
• Reports changes in individuals to doctors;
• Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;
• Transcribes doctors medication orders;
• Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;
• Applies topical medication;
• Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;
• Performs simple nursing treatments;
• Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;
• Reports on individual conditions and behavior;
• Keeps the unit safe and healthy;
• Administers enemas or suppositories;
• Performs Foley catheterization care;
• Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;
• May perform emergency first aid;
• May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  
  

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, SKILL AND ABILITY

• 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;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral communication and written skills;
• Ability to
• keep records;
• lead staff.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Correctional or Forensic populations;
• Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records;
• Experience with bar code scanning for medication administration;
• Experience administering medications to over 50 patients in a given med pass.
  
  
  

Special Requirements
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.


WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.



Conclusion

AN 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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.