Compassionate LPN: Direct Patient Care & Med Admin

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in Mt. Vernon seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including medication administration and monitoring of patients.

You will maintain medication accountability, observe patient conditions, and assist with daily living activities and treatment plans. A background check and urinalysis may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with current Ohio LPN license.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations & patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care under direction of RN or physician.
• Maintains medication records and observes patient conditions.
• Provides direct care and programming assistance to patients.
• Orders medications and supplies; maintains nursing station and med room.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

MDS certification

Tools

Respirator

Dialysis machine

Oxygen equipment

Sterilizer

Blood pressure cuff

Job description

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in Mt. Vernon seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including medication administration and monitoring of patients.

You will maintain medication accountability, observe patient conditions, and assist with daily living activities and treatment plans. A background check and urinalysis may be required.