Licensed Practical Nurse (Multiple Positions)
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Are you an LPN looking to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team!
Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking multiple Licensed Practical Nurses to join our teams in Hartford and Middletown. This positions will provide direct nursing care and support within our mental health hospital. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Work Locations: 1000 Silver St, Middletown or 500 Vine St, Hartford
- This recruitment covers all units, schedules, and shifts within the Addiction Services Division (ASD) and General Psychiatry Division (GPD)
- Full-time and Part-time opportunities available (benefits may vary for part-time roles)
- Positions may be assigned to any unit, location, schedule, or shift within ASD or GPD
Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Licensed Practical Nurse should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.
Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift may receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
- Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
- Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success;
- Make a difference in the public sector; and
- Work together in a collaborative team environment.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.
Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.
Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!
Please note:
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
SALARY INFORMATION:
- Part-time: $31.93* - $42.68/hour (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)
- Full-time: $58,324* - $77,966/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)
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 clients/patients supported by the agency
- Experience using interpersonal skills to support, calm and deescalate clients/patients
- Experience participating with the development of nursing care and treatment plans
- Experience advocating for services that meet client needs
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working independently
- Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records