Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign-on bonus of $1000 available - $500 to be paid after 120 days an[...]

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading agency in Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Gallipolis Developmental Center. This part-time role offers a sign-on bonus, benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, and requires administering nursing care and ensuring patient support in a diverse working environment. Applicants must hold a valid LPN license issued in Ohio.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan Contributions

Qualifications

• LPN license required, issued by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Experience in administering medications and patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care within the scope of practice.
• Document and report patient conditions.
• Provide assistance and training to other staff.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing

Proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration

Tools

Medical records

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign-on bonus of $1000 available - $500 to be paid after 120 days and remaining $500 to be paid after 1 year.

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign-on bonus of $1000 available - $500 to be paid after 120 days and remaining $500 to be paid after 1 year. role at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign-on bonus of $1000 available - $500 to be paid after 120 days and remaining $500 to be paid after 1 year.

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What You'll Do

Administer nursing care within scope of practice as outlined in section 4723.01 to 4723.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Works under direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, or Optometrist. Performs skilled practical nursing procedures and treatments (e.g., obtains vital statistics, applies oxygen, applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastroscopy tubes, suctions, wound treatments, administers enemas, douches, obtains specimens, administers Enteral feedings, administers medications controlled and non-controlled to include oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous and intramuscular) Observes, documents and reports patient conditions and takes appropriate actions, Provides thorough and knowledgeable report of patient needs to RN/Physician. Provides patient teaching. Monitors patients during and as follow-up for procedures. Assists RN and Physician as needed. Responds to Emergencies, provides first aid, performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, uses and directs use of AED in emergency.

What You'll Do

Administer nursing care within scope of practice as outlined in section 4723.01 to 4723.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Works under direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, or Optometrist. Performs skilled practical nursing procedures and treatments (e.g., obtains vital statistics, applies oxygen, applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastroscopy tubes, suctions, wound treatments, administers enemas, douches, obtains specimens, administers Enteral feedings, administers medications controlled and non-controlled to include oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous and intramuscular) Observes, documents and reports patient conditions and takes appropriate actions, Provides thorough and knowledgeable report of patient needs to RN/Physician. Provides patient teaching. Monitors patients during and as follow-up for procedures. Assists RN and Physician as needed. Responds to Emergencies, provides first aid, performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, uses and directs use of AED in emergency.

Maintains medical accountability records and prepares related reports/forms (e.g., charts/patient records, medication administration records, unusual incident forms, seizure documentation forms, restraints logs, and other forms as required) Completes thorough and knowledgeable documentation, Verifies and implements Physician’s orders. Completes and maintains controlled drug administration/tracking records- reports any inaccuracies in documentation immediately, completes and maintains Infection control documentation. Maintains work assignment records/ documents and forms as needed. Maintains supplies needed to provide an organized, appropriately stocked work area (i.e., orders, inventories, delivers/obtains). Communicates with pharmacy as needed to maintain medication stocks. Maintains assigned medical work areas (i.e., cleans equipment/carts cabinets/storage areas) provides daily cleaning. Provides clerical tasks (i.e., answers phones, files, copies, faxes). Provides general nursing care Assists and provides work direction, orientation and training as needed to lower-level direct staff in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., feeding, dressing, bathing, transferring and repositioning). Attends Medical appointments as needed, attends and participates in meetings as needed. Responds to patient alarms, assists in the maintaining of patient supervision levels as required. Confers with the Nursing Supervisor or the Director of Nursing in her absence on nursing needs or anything pertaining to the needs of nursing personnel.

Mandatory Overtime Is Required Of This Position.

What’s in it for you:

Benefits

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
  
  

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
  
  

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
  
  

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
  
  

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
  
  

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.

Qualifications

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at [e-mail].

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Jun 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Gallipolis Development Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County-Gallipolis

Compensation

$25.61 up to $32.08

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

40 hours/week

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Medical, Nursing, Medical records

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Teamwork, Verbal Communication

Agency Overview

Join Our Team at Gallipolis Developmental Center!

Accepting applications for Licensed Practical Nurse - Two (2) Part-Time Position Available

About Us

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 .

The Gallipolis Developmental Center is located along the Ohio River within the historic city of Gallipolis. We provide off-campus work/habilitative activities provided during the day. In addition, we also have an Activity Center on-ground for habilitation, recreation, work-readiness and therapeutic training for individuals choosing those activities. We also provide a full array of health services, as well.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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