Licensed Practical Nurse(35 Hours | Third Shift)

Licensed Practical Nurse

35 Hours | Third Shift

Recruitment #260616-5415HN-002

Location North Franklin, CT

Date Opened 6/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $58,324 - $77,966/year *New State Employees Start at Minimum Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 6/24/2026 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, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team based out of North Franklin, 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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• PCN: 019901
• LOCATION: 86 Holton Road, North Franklin, CT
• SHIFT: Third shift | Full Time | 35 hours per week (70 hours bi-weekly)
• SCHEDULE: Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 PM - 7:15 AM (regular days off Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
• NOTE: Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency and may be required to travel between locations.

BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

As an employee, we can offer you:

• Industry leading health 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 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 for more information.

We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview 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, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

YOUR ROLE

More details can be found in the class specification 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.

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 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 in Supervision of staff, including providing daily operational direction and work assignments.
• 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 Operators license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Drivers 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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