Licensed Practical Nurse (Part time 2nd Shift)

State of Ohio; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums

Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities

Job summary

The State of Ohio seeks a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Southwest Developmental Center in Batavia Township. The role involves administering medications, performing treatments, and providing support with personal care and daily activities.

Candidates must hold a valid LPN license and possess MDS certification. The job requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position includes mandatory overtime and exposure to unpredictable patient behavior.

Qualifications

• License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• MDS certification issued by ANNAC.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and perform treatments prescribed by physicians.
• Conduct self-medication programs, provide instructions to families for pass medications.
• Perform skilled practical nursing procedures such as sterile dressings and oxygen administration.
• Monitor health and safety environment, report and remediate problems.
• Assist in emergencies: first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies.

Skills

Nursing

Attention to Detail

Education

License as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing

MDS certification issued by ANNAC

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse (Part time 2nd Shift) (260003Q6)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information: Lori Finch; [e-mail] or 513‑735‑8221

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Southwest Developmental Center, 4399 East Bauman Lane, Batavia, OH 45103

Primary Location

United States of America – OHIO – Clermont County – Batavia

Job Duties

Works under direction of Registered Nurse (RN) and requires substantial knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures to provide care for residents. Responsibilities include:

• Administer medication and perform treatments prescribed by physicians, including controlled narcotics and non‑controlled medications orally, rectally or via injection (intramuscular and subcutaneous).
• Conduct self‑medication programs, provide instructions to families for pass medications.
• Maintain supplies in medication rooms, reorder as needed.
• Perform skilled practical nursing procedures such as sterile dressings, oxygen administration, catheter insertion, gastrostomy tube reinsertion, suctioning, irrigations, enemas, douches, specimen collection.
• Monitor health and safety environment, report and remediate problems.
• Assist in emergencies: first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies.
• Access emergency boxes, check medications from pharmacy deliveries, maintain records.
• Deliver medication to cottage med carts.
• Participate in shift change reports, rounds, observe and document resident responses and conditions, maintain incident and medication reports.
• Provide general nursing care and support with personal hygiene, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility, behavior.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders, begin AIR forms.
• Attend in‑services, workshops, meetings and seminars.
• Coordinate with Residential Care Supervisor and RN on health care and nursing care plans.
• Assist in employee orientation, gather information for IPPs under RN direction.
• Complete required paperwork: quarterly summaries, IPPs, medical appointments, PO sheets, MARS, chart audits.
• Assist with recreational activities and hospital coverage as directed.
• Verify physician orders, MARs, and conduct monthly PO and MAR changes.

Mandatory overtime is required.

Qualifications

License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing; MDS certification issued by ANNAC.

Job Skills: Nursing, Attention to Detail.

Unusual Working Conditions

May work weekends with rotating days off; may be exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness and/or infectious diseases.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)

EEO & ADA Statement

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment under applicable federal and state law. The State of Ohio is a disability inclusion state and strives to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at EEO‑[e-mail].

Background & Drug Screening

Applicants selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a urinalysis drug screen for illegal drug use. A positive test or disqualifying background offence will result in denial of employment.