Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour) (Provider Nurse)

State of Connecticut to Department of Correction

Enfield, CT

58,324 to 77,966 a year

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour) in Enfield, CT.

What We Can Offer You:

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Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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Position Highlights:

Monday-Friday 7am-2pm (office/on-site).

Manage the daily MD sick call list and specialty service schedules (Optometry, Podiatry, Orthopedics, etc.), ensuring appropriate pacing for each provider.

Check state-issued email.

Assist with incoming telephone calls and route them appropriately.

Respond to all codes and complete required documentation.

Ensure medication renewals are reviewed, ordered, and forwarded to the provider.

Manage and collect active medical devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, ACE wraps, braces) as needed.

Administer first doses of new medications (KOP/DOT) and place new DOT medications in the housing unit med cart.

Assist providers during treatments and minor surgical procedures.

Support providers when inmates require higher-level care (e.g., ED evaluation, labs, EKG, W10).

Stock and maintain supplies in the MD nurse room, including checking expiration dates.

Notify and educate inmates regarding medication or treatment changes.

Manage the Chronic Care (CC) in collaboration with providers and nursing supervisors, including contributing to QI data.

Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and providers.

When no provider is on-site, participate in routine nursing duties as directed by the lead nurse or CHN on duty.

Complete pre- and post-counts for all specialty clinics (tools/syringes) and ensure all used tools are autoclaved.

Communicate with the OSS Coordinator, Infectious Disease Nurse, and other disciplines to support holistic patient care.

Our Mission:

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

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Selection Plan

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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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.

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.

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.

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.

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