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Licensed Practical Nurse (40 Hour) at The Department of Children and Families in Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:


Introduction





If you are looking for your next step in health care and are searching for a chance to continue helping our State's veterans, then We can help!


TheState of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs(DVA)is looking for a qualified LPN. DVA is located in Rocky Hill, CT, with easy access to highways. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), first shift with a work schedule that includes every other weekend, and holidays.


This is a great opportunity to work in a skilled nursing facility dedicated exclusively to caring for Veterans. Our ideal candidate would be a team player, flexible, and patient. Our Veterans are truly a special group who require extra attention, with a gentle approach.


You will have the opportunity to:


  • Administer medications

  • Provide treatment

  • Provide respiratory care and feeding care

  • Be responsible for admissions and discharges


For over 140 years, Connecticut 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.


Our employees participate in acompetitive benefits planthat includes healthcare coverage, and a retirement plan, as well as paid time off! We encourage ahealthy work/life balanceto all employees.


Please Note: 1199 members need to apply in JobAps in order to be considered.



Selection Plan



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



Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.



Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.


Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.



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.



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



Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contactChanhda.Ly@ct.gov.



PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)



In a state facility, this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services toindividuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilitiesin 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 inindividuals 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 generalindividual needs including personal hygiene; reports onindividual conditions and behavior; keeps the unit safe and healthy; administers enemas or suppositories; performs Foley catheterization care; orientsindividuals 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 and/or intellectual disabilities; knowledge of infection control practices; some knowledge of nutrition and diets; basic knowledge of medical and lab sciences; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to keep records; some ability to lead staff.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



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



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS




  • Experience following current processes and regulations within Skilled Nursing Facilities

  • Experience documenting clinical information using EMR system

  • Experience providing nursing services to patients with dementia

  • Experience following Dept. Public Health regulations in conjunction with Medicare Skilled Nursing facility regulations Experience handling escalated issues with patients and family members

  • Experience working with the veteran population



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.



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