Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)

State of Connecticut - DDS West Region; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $600/year

Job summary

State of Connecticut - DDS West Region is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Lower Fairfield Center in Norwalk, CT. This full-time, second-shift position emphasizes bedside care, medication administration, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, quality care for individuals with ID/DD.

The role includes supporting physicians and RNs, monitoring health status, and contributing to emergency response efforts while promoting dignity and well-being in a person-centered

Responsibilities

• Render bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities.
• Assist physicians and registered nurses in providing comprehensive care.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor and document health status.

Job description

Introduction

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse? Are you looking to start your career in State Service? If so, we invite you to join our team today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – West Region Public Programs – is accepting applications for a full-time second shift Licensed Practical Nurse position located at the Lower Fairfield Center (LFC) Norwalk, CT. If you are a compassionate and dedicated nursing professional who is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity with the Department of Developmental Services. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play an essential role in delivering quality health care, promoting individual well‑being, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective treatment. In this position, you will assist physicians and registered nurses in providing comprehensive care, administer medications and treatments, monitor and document individual health status, and respond to changing medical needs. You will help maintain a safe and healthy living environment, support individuals in understanding their medications and care, perform a variety of nursing procedures, and contribute to emergency response efforts when needed. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by providing skilled, person-centered care that enhances the health, dignity, and quality of life of the individuals we serve.

Position Highlights

• Location: Lower Fairfield Center (LFC) Norwalk, CT
• PCN 19868
• Full-time | 2nd Shift | 70 Hours bi-weekly
• Week 1 (35 hrs): Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2p-9:30p (Regular Days Off Monday and Tuesday)
• Week 2 (35 hrs): Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2p-9:30p (Regular Days off Friday and Wednesday)
• Work schedule flexibility required in order to meet the demands of the job.

• For second and third shift positions – you may be approved for an additional compensation bonus: Each Licensed Practical 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.

What we can offer you

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work‑life balance to all employees!
• 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.

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.

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or [e-mail]

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
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