Licensed Practical Nurse

Introduction Our Mission: The Department of Correction 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. The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is looking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (Discharge Planner) to work at Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings. Sick, vacation, and personal leave. This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. Student Loan Forgiveness - the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees. Discover the opportunity to: To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. Engage in a rewarding career. Assist our employees so they can achieve success. Make a difference in the public sector. Work together in a collaborative team environment. 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. POSITION DETAILS This is a full-time, 35 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Develop and maintain a tracking system to identify upcoming discharges, including EOS, TS, Probation and Parole. Monitor and coordinate upcoming discharges for un-sentenced inmates in collaboration with Jail Diversion, Jail Re-interview and other community agencies/programs. Liaise with parole officers, probation officers, court personnel, community agencies and other stakeholders to address any barriers to successful reintegration. Coordinate with Community Release DOC contracted halfway house programs and CHNS to ensure that appropriate documentation and preparations are completed for transfers. Meet with inmates and assess for post discharge medical, mental health, substance abuse, housing employment, and social support to create individualized plans. Facilitate orders for 30-day supply of all discharge medications and complete a W-10 Interagency Referral Form as indicated, including discharge from court when assistance is requested. Arrange community follow up care and appointments as appropriate. Complete and facilitate review of entitlement applications as indicated, communicating with other departments and state agencies as necessary. Coordinate transfer of care to appropriate inpatient mental health community agency, medical hospital, and skilled nursing facilities as indicated. Coordinate referrals to DMHAS/DDS as appropriate. Coordinate/assist with emergency commitment (PEC) as indicated. Assist with guardianship or conservatorship applications/proceedings as indicated. Maintain effective communication and collaboration with, inmates, DOC staff and community agencies to develop comprehensive transition plans for inmates returning to the community. Attend appropriate interagency meetings and participate on committees as assigned by supervisor. Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of discharge plans and efforts in the inmate Health Record including but not limited too: assessments, transition plans, referrals and progress notes. Facilitate access to Medicaid, Medicare, or other healthcare coverage options for eligible individuals. Advocate on behalf of inmates to ensure their needs are met and rights are protected during the reentry process. Provide training to correctional staff and community partners on reentry best practices as needed. Stay informed about trends, research, and best practices in reentry services by attending interdisciplinary seminars and other community trainings, and incorporate new knowledge into program development and service delivery. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of reentry programs. ABOUT US The Osborn Correctional Institution recognizes its stewardship responsibilities to the citizens of Connecticut, as well as to the residents of Somers and Enfield. The facility is a medium security institution that houses one of the largest inmate populations of the correctional facilities in the state. The facility supports an inpatient medical hospital, a mental health unit, a comprehensive education program, an inpatient Addiction Services unit and one of the largest Correctional Industries Program in the state. HEAR FROM OUR EMPLOYEES Mara Scott, a Supervising Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, discusses her advancement from a Nurse to a Head Nurse Supervisor in the DOC, the abundance of opportunities Corrections has to offer, and the family-like atmosphere among DOC staff. Janine Brennan, a Registered Nurse for the Connecticut Department of Correction, talks about why she joined the DOC, how State of Connecticut benefits have positively impacted her life, and what measures are in place to keep correctional staff safe. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply. Before you apply: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to . For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Important information for after you apply: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 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. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at . 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 . click apply for full job details