Licensed Practical Nurse - (FT/PT)

Taleo; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in Mount Vernon, Ohio, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care at the Mt. Vernon Developmental Center. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and assisting with daily living activities under supervision.

Qualifications include an active LPN license and knowledge of HIPAA, with opportunities for full-time or part-time schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with an active LPN license in Ohio.
• MDS certification issued by ANNAC is required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care under supervision.
• Maintains medication records and stock; prepares reports.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Vital signs

CPR

HIPAA

Education

LPN license

MDS certification

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Oxygen equipment

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse - (FT/PT) (2600070O)

Licensed Practical Nurse - (FT/PT) ( 2600070O )

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Mt. Vernon Developmental Cente 1250 Vernonview Drive Mount Vernon 43050

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities 5.92K subscribers

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. To learn more about DODD click here .

Job Description

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.

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)

*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 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination).

Job Skills: Nursing

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.