Licensed Practical Nurse - (FT/PT)

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

• 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].

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

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Mt. Vernon Developmental Cente

Primary Location

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

Compensation

27.56-34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Professional Skills

Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Who Are We?

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 .

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