Licensed Practical Nurse (40 Hour)

Middletown

Introduction \\r\\nAre looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact and advance your career?�\\r\\nJoin us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\nTHE POSITION\\r\\n\\r\\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team!\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\nThis position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology and foundational nursing knowledge to effectively review and triage consultation requests and appointment-related information. The individual must possess strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, and have effective communication abilities to coordinate with outside providers, internal staff, and ACS providers. Knowledge of medical documentation needed for ordering tests, scheduling appointments, and preparing required referral materials is essential.�Additionally, this position will assist with the annual CVH flu vaccination program.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\nHIGHLIGHTS\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)\\r\\n UNIT:�Ambulatory Care Services\\r\\n LOCATION: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT\\r\\n SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm�\\r\\n POSITION NUMBER: 130156\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\nNew! We're excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!�\\r\\n \\r\\n Professional growth and development opportunities\\r\\n \\r\\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:�\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n Scheduling�medical appointments, entering appointments into the database, and coordinating transportation;�\\r\\n Ordering�supplies, maintaining inventory in the clinic treatment room, removing expired items, and ensuring the clinic environment remains clean and compliant; and�\\r\\n Performing�emergency first aid and other related duties as required.\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n ABOUT US�\\r\\n \\r\\n 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-sufficiency in those we serve.�\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n CVH opened in 1868 as the State's public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.�\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n PLEASE NOTE\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.\\r\\n All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.�\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\\r\\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\\r\\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\\r\\n\\r\\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\\r\\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\\r\\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\\r\\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\\r\\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\\r\\n Salary Calculations: 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.�\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\\r\\n\\r\\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\\r\\n\\r\\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates---such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links---please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\\r\\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\\r\\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).� �\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\\r\\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\\r\\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\\r\\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\\r\\n\\r\\nQUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:�\\r\\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov.�\\r\\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\\r\\n 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.\\r\\n EXAMPLES OF DUTIES \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;\\r\\n Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;\\r\\n Documents medications using appropriate forms;\\r\\n Performs narcotic counts;\\r\\n Checks and may administer intravenous medications;\\r\\n Reports changes in individuals to doctors;\\r\\n Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;\\r\\n Transcribes doctors medication orders;\\r\\n Dispenses certain medications in doctor's absence;\\r\\n Applies topical medication;\\r\\n Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;\\r\\n Performs simple nursing treatments;\\r\\n Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;\\r\\n Reports on individual conditions and behavior;\\r\\n Keeps the unit safe and healthy;\\r\\n Administers enemas or suppositories;\\r\\n Performs Foley catheterization care;\\r\\n Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;\\r\\n May perform emergency first aid;\\r\\n May drive individual to necessary appointments/outings;\\r\\n Performs related duties as required.\\r\\n\\r\\nDEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:\\r\\n\\r\\n Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.\\r\\n\\r\\nDEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES:\\r\\n\\r\\n Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n Knowledge of\\r\\n \\r\\n practical nursing specialties and bedside care;\\r\\n various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;\\r\\n infection control practices;\\r\\n nutrition and diets;\\r\\n medical and lab sciences;\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n Considerable\\r\\n \\r\\n interpersonal skills;\\r\\n oral communication and written skills;\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n Ability to\\r\\n \\r\\n keep records;\\r\\n lead staff.\\r\\n \\r\\n \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n 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.\\r\\n PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS \\r\\n Experience working with individuals with psychiatric or substance use disorders\\r\\n Experience performing licensed practical nurse level clinical tasks in a medical office environment\\r\\n Experience utilizing Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for maintaining nursing logs, tracking patient information, or supporting database-related tasks\\r\\n Experience gathering relevant clinical information and relaying it to providers to support safe, effective triage decisions\\r\\n\\r\\n 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.\\r\\n 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.\\r\\n Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\\r\\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\\r\\n 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.\\r\\n