Licensed Practical Nurse

Taleo; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Overtime eligibility

Union: OCSEA

Job summary

State of Ohio — Gallipolis Developmental Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care in a 40-hour per week role. You will administer medications, monitor patients, document care, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to ensure high-quality services.

Mandatory overtime is required. The position offers comprehensive state benefits and union representation. Licensure and IV Therapy certification where applicable are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Completion of an approved course in medication administration.
• Dialysis LPNs require IV Therapy certification per Ohio law.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care within Ohio scope of practice.
• Work under supervision of RN/Physician/Dentist/etc.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures and treatments.
• Observe, document, and report patient conditions; update RN/Physician.
• Provide patient teaching and obtain vital signs.
• Assist with emergencies and CPR; operate AED as needed.
• Maintain medication administration records and reports.

Skills

Nursing

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (OH)

Tools

Basic Documentation

Medical records

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse (260007FI)

Licensed Practical Nurse ( 260007FI )

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Work Location

Gallipolis Developmental Cente 2500 Ohio Avenue Gallipolis 45631-1699

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County-Gallipolis

Compensation : $27.56-$34.53/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 40

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Medical, Nursing, Medical records

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Teamwork, Verbal Communication

What You'll Do

Administer nursing care within scope of practice as outlined in section 4723.01 to 4723.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Works under direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, or Optometrist. Performs skilled practical nursing procedures and treatments (e.g., obtains vital statistics, applies oxygen, applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastroscopy tubes, suctions, wound treatments, administers enemas, douches, obtains specimens, administers Enteral feedings, administers medications controlled and non-controlled to include oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous and intramuscular) Observes, documents and reports patient conditions and takes appropriate actions, Provides thorough and knowledgeable report of patient needs to RN/Physician. Provides patient teaching. Monitors patients during and as follow-up for procedures. Assists RN and Physician as needed. Responds to Emergencies, provides first aid, performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, uses and directs use of AED in emergency.

Maintains medical accountability records and prepares related reports/forms (e.g.,charts/patient records, medication administration records, unusual incidentforms, seizuredocumentation forms, restraints logs, and other forms asrequired) Completes thorough and knowledgeable documentation, Verifies and implements Physician’s orders. Completes and maintains controlled drugadministration/tracking records- reports any inaccuracies in documentation immediately, completes and maintains Infection control documentation. Maintains work assignment records/ documents and forms as needed. Maintains supplies needed to provide an organized, appropriately stocked work area (i.e., orders, inventories, delivers/obtains). Communicates with pharmacy as needed to maintain medication stocks. Maintains assigned medical work areas (i.e., cleans equipment/carts cabinets/storage areas) provides daily cleaning. Provides clerical tasks (i.e., answers phones, files, copies, faxes). Provides general nursing care Assists and provides work direction, orientation and trainingas needed to lower-level direct staff in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., feeding, dressing, bathing, transferring and repositioning). Attends Medical appointmentsas needed, attends and participates in meetings as needed. Responds to patient alarms, assists in the maintaining of patient supervision levels as required. Confers with the Nursing Supervisor or the Director of Nursing in her absence onnursing needs or anything pertaining to the needs of nursing personnel.

Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position.

What’s in it for you

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: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance: Dental, vision and basic life insurancepremiums are freeafter one year of continuous service.
• Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; Childbirth/Adoption leave.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
• Deferred Compensation: The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [e-mail].

Qualifications

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 OhioRevised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.

Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.

Job Skills: Nursing

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive result will not be offered employment.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.