Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Union OCSEA

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Developmental Disabilities agency in Mount Vernon seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide direct nursing care at the Mt. Vernon Developmental Center.

Under supervision, you will administer medications, monitor patients, perform basic nursing tasks, and support treatment plans. This full-time, permanent position offers union representation with OCSEA and requires Ohio LPN licensure, medication administration training, and ability to work varied hours at 1250 Vernonview

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Ohio.
• Completion of approved medication administration course.
• Ability to provide direct nursing care and observe patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care under supervision, including injections, wound care, catheter care and vital signs.
• Maintains medication records, observes and reports patient conditions, and supports treatment plans.
• Provides assistance and training to lower-level direct care staff and participates in staff meetings.

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: Trina Kolakowski

Work Location: 1250 Vernonview Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050, United States

Compensation: 27.56-34.53

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Varied

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

Who We Are

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

What You'll Do

• Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code
  under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor (e.g., administers
  oxygen; applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastrotomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; gives enemas,
  douches; collects specimens; performs dialysis treatments, operates hemodialysis equipment & monitors patient during
  procedure; assists physicians with physical exams, treatments &/or laboratory tests; assists in emergencies by
  administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation &/or restraining patients; administers controlled drugs such as narcotics & minor tranquilizers & non-controlled medication in oral, rectal, topical or injectable form (i.e.,
  intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only) & provides medication instructions to patients).
• Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains
  medication stock & medical equipment & supplies); observes, documents & reports patient conditions (e.g., medication
  reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g.,
  unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs, patient kardex, team plan).
  Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists with personal
  grooming & hygiene, bathing or daily living activities; administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops; repositions patients; responds to patient alarms; makes medical appointments for patients; escorts patients & assists with recreational activities; provides one to one group activities according to intervention stated on treatment plan).
• Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower-level direct care staff (e.g., hospital
  aides, orderlies, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to
  patients & attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., staff conferences, committees, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service training programs, nursing meetings) as assigned.
• Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nurses station & medication room/medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes &
  restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files).
• MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
• Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures; pharmacology; client/patient care; first-aid; CPR; general
  hospital practices & procedures; agency, institutional, hospital or clinic practices & procedures*; HIPAA regulations &
  standards; human relations; inventory control; employee training & development*.
  Skill in use of medical equipment (e.g.,
  respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff); hypodermics; operation of personal
  computer.
• Ability to understand practical field of study; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; recognize
  unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action; develop good rapport with patients &/or residents;
  understand manuals & verbal instructions associated with practical nursing; demonstrate dexterity to administer injections & perform medical treatments & strength to move, reposition or restrain patients.
  (*)Developed after employment
• The final applicant 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 test result will not be offered employment.
• 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.
  To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [e-mail].

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio 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.

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

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.