Licensed Practical Nurse – Public Sector with Growth & Benefits

State-of-Connecticut---Department-of-Developmental-Services; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – North Region – is seeking two Licensed Practical Nurses for locations in East Hartford and Willimantic. Positions include first shift, 70 hours bi-weekly, with rotating site assignments and travel between locations.

These full-time roles require CT LPN licensure (or compact multistate license) and willingness to work in a state facility providing bedside and some mental health support services to individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of medications and basic nursing skills (insulin, tube feeding, wound care, catheterization).

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and nurses in general care and treatment.
• Administer medications and monitor doses.
• Document medications using appropriate forms.
• Perform basic nursing treatments and monitor patient conditions.
• Maintain safety and hygiene on the unit and report changes to physicians.

Skills

Bedside care

Medication administration

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Staff leadership

Pharmacology basics

Education

LPN license or temporary permit

Connecticut license via compact

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – North Region – is seeking two Licensed Practical Nurses for locations in East Hartford and Willimantic. Positions include first shift, 70 hours bi-weekly, with rotating site assignments and travel between locations.

These full-time roles require CT LPN licensure (or compact multistate license) and willingness to work in a state facility providing bedside and some mental health support services to individuals with disabilities.