Licensed Practical Nurse Third Shift | 35 Hours | On Site #261022-5415HN-001

State of Connecticut; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Professional development

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Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region Public Programs, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Putnam, CT. This full-time third-shift position involves direct care for individuals with disabilities, medication administration, and collaborative care with physicians and nurses.

Incumbents must hold a CT LPN license; experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut
• Experience with nursing care for individuals with disabilities preferred
• Ability to lift/restrain individuals and perform nursing tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and nurses in general care and treatment
• Measure doses and administer medications (including insulin)
• Document medications and maintain accurate records
• Perform basic nursing treatments and monitors
• Report changes to doctors and transcribe orders
• Maintain a safe, clean unit and assist with personal hygiene

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Lead staff

Education

LPN license (CT)

Multistate/Compact license

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Job description

Introduction

Are you a dedicated LPN seeking a fulfilling role where you can positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities?

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region Public Programs is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! We have one (1) full time, third shift opportunity located within Private Services at the Putnam Family Respite Center (Putnam, CT).

New!

We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. Incumbents in this class must possess a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in CT . You may verify your credentials in the Connecticut E-License Portal .

Position Highlights

• PCN: 122621
• LOCATION: Putnam Family Respite Center (Putnam, CT)
• SHIFT: third shift, full time (70 hours bi-weekly)
• SCHEDULE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Thursday 9:30 PM - 6:15 AM. Regular days off Monday - Wednesday.
• NOTE: Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

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.
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

In Addition, The State Puts An Emphasis On

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

YOUR ROLE

In your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;
• Measure doses and administer medication including insulin injections;
• Document medications using appropriate forms;
• Perform narcotic counts;
• Check and may administer intravenous medications;
• Report changes in individuals to doctors;
• Transcribe doctors medication orders;
• Perform simple nursing treatments;
• Monitor general individual needs including personal hygiene;
• Report on individual conditions and behavior;
• Perform related duties as required.

About Our Agency

The mission of DDS 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.

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 OR hold a Multistate or Compact Licensed Practical Nurse license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing nursing services to both children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
• Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.
• 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 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.

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.