
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Part-timeThe Arc of Litchfield County, Inc.
Torrington, CTFull-time / Part-time / Per Diem$31.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides individualized care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings. The role includes implementing health care plans, supporting daily routines, and collaborating with healthcare professionals, guardians, and team members. LARC describes a supportive, person-centered environment with opportunities to build relationships and participate in community outings.
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Full job description
Salary Range $31.50 - $31.50 Hourly
Level Entry
Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time
Description
Rediscover the Joy of Nursing
Imagine being part of a team where your care truly transforms lives — not in a rushed clinical environment, but in a supportive community where you can connect 1:1 with the people you serve. At LARC, you’ll have the opportunity to slow down, build meaningful relationships, and bring your skills to a place where every interaction matters.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll provide compassionate, individualized care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in home and community-based settings. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team that values empathy, respect, and empowerment — all while enjoying a more balanced, fulfilling pace.
Why You’ll Love Working at LARC
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Unparalleled Health Insurance*: No deductible on most services, and employees pay as little as $15.19 per week!
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Generous Paid Time Off*: Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation your first year.
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Flexible Scheduling: Full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts available.
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Growth & Training: Paid training and professional development opportunities to help you advance.
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Inclusive Culture: Work with a compassionate team that values respect, dignity, and diversity. *Insurance benefits eligibility is based on full-time employment (30+ hours/week)
What You’ll Do
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Provide exceptional nursing care and oversight by implementing health care plans, charting vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed by physicians.
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Support individuals in their daily routines, offering personal care and health guidance as outlined in each Individual Support Plan (ISP).
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Build long-term, trusting relationships with the individuals you support and their families.
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Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, guardians, and team members to ensure holistic, person-centered care.
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Accompany individuals on community outings — enjoy activities like picnics, movies, bowling, or dining out as part of LARC’s vision of “community for all.”
This is more than nursing — it’s caring with purpose, forming bonds that enrich lives, including your own.
Qualifications
Requirements and Responsibilities
What You’ll Bring
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A current, active Connecticut LPN license.
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A valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record.
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CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain — training provided).
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Compassion, patience, and a commitment to person-centered care.
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The ability to lift and support individuals with limited mobility when needed.
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(Preferred) Experience working with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) nursing policies and procedures — training provided if needed.
Who Thrives in This Role
This role is ideal for nurses who:
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Value connection and continuity of care.
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Want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Appreciate a balanced environment where professional excellence meets genuine human connection.
Ready to Love What You Do Again?
Join LARC, where compassion meets community and where you can bring your nursing expertise to a place that feels like home. Rediscover why you became a nurse — to care, connect, and create lasting impact.
LARC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and a drug-free workplace. Testing for illegal substances is a pre-employment requirement.
How this job compares
Set against the 16,156 open Nursing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$31.5/hr
- Connecticut median$41–54/hr80 hourly ranges
- US median$34–44/hr7,185 hourly ranges
This rate, $31.50/hr, is 37% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($50/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Nursing hourly ranges in Connecticut.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 207 open Nursing jobs in Connecticut and 16,156 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Connecticut
- Hartford HealthCare74 open
- National Health Care Associates26 open
- Trinity Health24 open
- Experience
- Nursing postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (6,919 postings).
- Education
- 2,136 of the 16,156 open Nursing jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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