Licensed Practical Nurse (Multiple Positions) CVH Addiction Services Division | Office/On-site Recruitment # 250108-5415HN-002 Location Hartford, CT Middletown, CT Date Opened 1/23/2025 1:15:00 PM Salary Please see 'Selection Plan' as hours vary Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 1/30/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits)
Introduction
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?Looking for a fulfilling career with growth potential?Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply today!Join the State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) as a Licensed Practical Nurse (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5415HN&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) ! In this vital role, you'll provide bedside care and mental health services, supporting doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in delivering compassionate and impactful care. Explore the details below and apply today! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/cvh/agency-files/cvh-home-page) )
DIVISION: Addiction Services Division (ASD (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/cvh/agency-files/cvh-asd-middletown-campus) )
LOCATION: Middletown & Hartford
AVAILABLE SCHEDULES: Full-time & Part-time (Part-time hours will vary)
AVAILABLE SHIFTS: First, Second, Third
NOTE: These positions can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift within CVH
WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:
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Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
Please note benefits may vary for part-time positionsDISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
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:
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-s ufficiency in those we serve.
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY:Established in 1868, CVH serves as the State's premier public hospital for mental health treatment. As the largest facility within DMHAS, it features 17 inpatient units across Middletown and Hartford campuses, encompassing general psychiatry and addiction services. CVH offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, and specialized services for pregnant women and individuals with dual diagnoses. Specialties include geriatric and special services, an integrated mental health network for older adults, and young adult services. Additionally, CVH houses the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program, addressing survivors' needs through community reintegration, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric assessments, speech and physical rehabilitation, and individual and family counseling. The Addiction Services Division provides specialized care for adults aged 18 and older with moderate to severe substance use disorders who face significant challenges requiring more intensive treatment than outpatient care. These challenges may include complex medical needs, behavioral impairments, co-occurring psychiatric disorders, or repeated substance use episodes. Priority populations include pregnant women, individuals with HIV, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions, ensuring equitable access to essential recovery services. Please note:
A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a-z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policyfebruary-2016.pdf) .
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Selection Plan
Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Licensed Practical Nurse should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Salary Information:
Part-time: $30.39 - $40.62 Hourly
Full-time: $55,513 - $74,208 Yearly
To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cga.ct.gov%2F2021%2Fact%2Fpa%2Fpdf%2F2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf&clen=120776&chunk=true) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1)
Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.Hovanec@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 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
License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, mental health, and substance abuse disorders
Experience with patients/clients with psychiatric disabilities in a hospital setting
Experience advocating for services that meet client needs
Experience participating with the development of nursing care and treatment plans
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience providing assistance with activities of daily living in an inpatient setting
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. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position:Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
