Licensed Practical Nurse - Norwalk, United States - State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Office/On-site

Recruitment # HN-001

Location Norwalk, CT

Date Opened 5/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $54,159 - $72,398/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 5/28/2024 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you interested in a career that you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment while making a difference, then we invite you to take this opportunity to be a part of our team

At the State o f Connecticut ) , De partment of Developmental Services (DDS ) )-West Region - has one full-time second (2nd) shift role as a Licensed Practical Nurse ) , located at the L FC Respite Center in Norwalk.

What We Have To Offer

To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage

Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

Retirement healthcare offerings

Professional growth and development opportunities

Outstanding work-life balance )

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.

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Your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse ) with DDS

You wou ld be entrusted to perform a full range of nursing duties, and along with other duties as needed, we would have you:

Provide incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use

Document all care in individuals' medical records and completes required facility documentation

Perform related residential duties as required

Position Highlights

This is a full-time 70 hours/biweekly second (2nd) shift position

Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

Regular Days Off:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

Must have a valid CT driver's license.

Will be required to travel.

FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS -YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Pra ctical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly "retention" bonus of six hundred ($600).

This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December.

In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.

We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make a difference

Selection Plan


Additional Recruitment Information:
Must have a valid CT driver's license

Will be required to travel

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.


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Application Process:
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening.

You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying.

Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.

Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.

It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.

Requests should be made to

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.


Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date.

The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

For current state employees, salary calculations ar e not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

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.

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Contact Information:

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, DDS EEO 1 at or .

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at .

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
This position provides nursing care for individuals staying at the Norwalk Respite Center.

The LPN in this position administers medications and treatments which may include insulin and glucagon injections; documents medications and treatments administered.

Monitors consumers' health status and needs and reports changes to the registered nurse and to prescribers.

Maintains health and safety standards for residences/programs, including infection control practices.

Provides foley catheterization care, respiratory treatments, G and J-tube feedings and care, and colostomy care.

Provides incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use.

Monitors for desired and side effects of medications and treatments.

Maintains medication security, performs narcotic counts; transcribes and implements prescribers' orders; ensures supplies and medications are ordered and maintained.

Perform emergency first aid as needed; may provide dressing changes and other treatments.

Documents all care in individuals' medical records and completes required facility documentation; performs related residential duties as required.

In addition, the LPN in this position may assume lead worker duties as assigned.

This position is essential to providing services needed to ensure health and safety.


DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:
Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker ) .

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
License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:

Experience providing nursing services to both children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder

Experience with basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: administering medication and nutrition via G-Tube or J-Tube; glucose monitoring, insulin administration; respiratory treatments, colostomy; cecostomy; urostomy care; wound care; and catheterization

Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals

Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors

Experience communicating internally and externally with a diverse population both over the telephone and in written inquiries

Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word


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 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.

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