Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-time/Full-time)

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental, Vision & Basic Life

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Retirement plan—Ohio 457(b)

Job summary

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include oxygen administration, wound care, catheter insertion, dialysis support, and medication administration with strict records and safety protocols.

The role requires LPN licensure in Ohio, CPR, and IV Therapy certification for dialysis tasks, with the ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures, pharmacology, patient care, first‑aid, CPR, hospital practices and HIPAA.
• Skill in using medical equipment (e.g., respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff) and PPE.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, develop rapport with patients, and demonstrate dexterity with injections.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing and completion of an approved medication administration course.
• Nurses administering dialysis must possess Certification in IV Therapy.
• Biennial licensure renewal and CPR certification renewal.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor.
• Performs tasks such as administering oxygen, wound care, inserting catheters, dialysis assistance and patient monitoring.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and participates in interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

LPN knowledge

Pharmacology

Medical equipment handling

First Aid / CPR

Education

LPN license (OH)

CPR certification

IV Therapy certification (if dialysis)

Job description

Mission

Improve the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families.

Vision

An integrated system that helps and empowers people to live their best life.

Core Values

Kindness & Empathy; Collaboration; Transparency; Quality; Innovation; Inclusiveness; Accountability.

Responsibilities

Administers nursing care within the scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor. Tasks include but are not limited to administering oxygen, applying sterile dressings, inserting catheters, reinserting gastrostomy tubes, suctioning and irrigating wounds, giving enemas or douches, collecting specimens, performing dialysis treatments and operating hemodialysis equipment, assisting physicians with physical exams and laboratory tests, providing first‑aid and CPR in emergencies, administering controlled or non‑controlled medications, maintaining medication accountability records, observing and documenting patient conditions, preparing reports, providing general nursing and direct care, assisting with personal grooming, bathing, repositioning patients, responding to alarms, making medical appointments, escorting patients to recreational activities, leading one‑to‑one group activities, supervising lower‑level direct care staff, ordering medication and supplies, cleaning nursing stations, performing clerical tasks, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage – Ohio Med PPO plan provides quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits.
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance – premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year.
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System – employee contributes 10% of salary; employer contributes 14%.
• Deferred Compensation – Ohio 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures, pharmacology, patient care, first‑aid, CPR, general hospital practices, agency/institutional/hospital or clinic procedures, HIPAA regulations, human relations, inventory control, employee training and development.
• Skill in using medical equipment (e.g., respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff), hypodermics, and personal computer.
• Ability to understand practical field, handle concrete variables, recognize unusual conditions and take appropriate emergency action, develop rapport with patients, and demonstrate dexterity with injections.
• License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing and proof of completion of an approved medication administration course.
• Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy.
• Biennial renewal of licensure as a practical nurse and certification in CPR.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Medical Charting.
• Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.

Applicants are required to provide proof of Covid‑19 vaccination in accordance with applicable federal and state policies.