Licensed Practical Nurse
State of Ohio
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Must hold a current Ohio LPN license.
- MDS certification required.
- Proficient in nursing and patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care as directed.
- Document patient-related care timely within the electronic health record.
- Administer medications and perform treatments.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse (250004YF)
Licensed Practical Nurse (250004YF)
Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Franklin Medical Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: 614/445-5960/DRC.FMCRecruit@drc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Work Location: Franklin Medical Center 1990 Harmon Avenue Columbus 43223
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $58,000
Schedule: Full-time
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
Technical Skills: Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Direct Support/Direct Care, Nursing
Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Confidentiality
- Provides patient care as directed
- Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record
- Maintain patient medical records
- Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified
- Performs treatments
- Assists with Doctor’s Sick Call
- Assists with chronic care clinics management
- Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities
- Responds to emergencies
- Provides emergency care and collection of patient data
- Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings
- Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens
- May perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Prepares patients for release and/or transfer by reviewing patient care, completing Intra-System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries
- Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services
- Participates in work-related training and all institution training exercises as assigned
- Provides assistance to other healthcare staff
- Investigates and documents problem areas and/or areas of concern
- Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)
- Assist physicians with medical procedures
- Assumes duties of other nurses during absences
- Observes, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnel (nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, patient care assistants)
- Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
- Performs administrative duties
- Attends meetings
- Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
- Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
- Assists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met
- Must work overtime as required
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities
- Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
License: Licensed practical nurse license issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code
Certifications: MDS certification issued by ANNAC
Job Skills: Nursing, Basic Medical Procedures, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Cultural Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Confidentiality
Application: Online submission required. We no longer accept paper applications.
- Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications in your online application
- We cannot credit qualifications not described in your online application
- Check application status by signing into your profile
- We will communicate via the email provided in your profile and job application
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected will be required to submit to drug testing prior to appointment.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation: Final applicant will undergo a criminal background check.
ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other laws.
Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per policy.
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