Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Third Shift | 35 Hours | On Site

Recruitment # 261022-5415HN-001

Location Putnam, CT

Date Opened 10/28/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $58,324* - $77,966/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/12/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

Are you a dedicated LPN seeking a fulfilling role where you can positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities? If so, we invite you to read more and apply today!

At the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services ( DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/search-results/?q=dds#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=dds&gsc.page=1) ) West Region Public Programs is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5415HN&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) 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 (https://www.elicense.ct.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx) .

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 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-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 (http://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPsummer2021.pdf) 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page to learn more.

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!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests (https://ctparks.com/) , to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here (https://www.ctvisit.com/) .

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.

More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5415HN&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.

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.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

NEW : Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ)

Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.

• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• 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.

• 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.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

• 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.

• 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 [email protected] .

• 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.

• 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• NEW: 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. 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.”

• 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).

• 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!

• 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.

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

• 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.

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due 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 Samantha Rivera at [email protected]

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

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.

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.

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