Licensed Practical Nurse (24 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Department of Veterans Affairs; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our Healthcare Center in Rocky Hill, CT. This part-time role covers the 6:45am-3:15pm shift with weekend differential eligibility.

As part of a dedicated team, you will provide bedside nursing care, administer medications, document care and collaborate with physicians and other professionals to support our veteran clients. A CT LPN license is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license (CT)
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility preferred
• Experience working with veterans and dementia patients preferred
• Knowledge of infection control practices

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and nurses in general care and treatment.
• Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections.
• Documents medications using appropriate forms.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to physicians.
• Keeps the unit safe and healthy and ensures proper patient care.

Skills

Bedside care

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient assessment

Infection control

Communication

Education

LPN license - CT

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in the Healthcare Center.

Highlights

Location: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT

Schedule: Part-Time, 24 hours per week, 1st Shift, 6:45am - 3:15pm

Week 1: Friday, Monday, Tuesday

Week 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Please note: This position is eligible for weekend differential.

Position Number: 112773

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What we can offer you

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.

Discover the opportunity to

• Engage in a rewarding career;
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

About Us

For over 160 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in 'serving those who have served.' This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services.

The DVA has supported Connecticut Veterans and continues this tradition with Residential and Healthcare programming on our campus in Rocky Hill. There are two paths for residency at the DVA:

Residential Facility: offers temporary, supportive living with programming designed to return Connecticut Veterans to independent living in the community;

Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center: a state-of-the-art medical facility that offers long - term care for veterans with chronic, disabling conditions who require 24-hour assistance.

When you walk through the doors of the Healthcare Center (HCC), one immediately feels a sense of community, comfort, and camaraderie. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients, built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.

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 individual 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;
• Knowledge of various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;
• Knowledge of infection control practices;
• Knowledge of nutrition and diets;
• Knowledge of medical and lab sciences;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• Considerable oral communication and written skills;
• Ability to keep records;
• Ability to lead staff.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Experience utilizing Department of Public Health and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations in a Long - Term Care Facility.
• Experience working with Veteran population.
• Experience working with dementia patients.
• Experience documenting in electronic Health Record (eMAR).
• Experience supporting individuals that exhibit severe challenging behaviors.

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.

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.