Licensed Practical Nurse - Supplemental Workforce (ETA)-PN20075886

State of Ohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 30,413 - 43,315; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Supplemental Workforce in Athens, Ohio. This part-time role requires administering medications and supporting adults in developing essential independent living skills. Candidates must possess a valid LPN license from the Ohio Board of Nursing and complete an approved medication administration course. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and participation in public retirement systems. The position may require various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Completion of an approved course in medication administration is required.
• Official transcripts for all relevant education must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in a residential setting to develop independent living and social skills.
• Administer medications and manage health care records.
• Assist in emergencies and provide patient education.

Skills

Nursing

Mental Health

Behavioral Health

Basic Medical Procedures

Communications

Professionalism

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Medical Charting

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License from Ohio Board of Nursing

Certification in IV Therapy (if applicable)

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse - Supplemental Workforce (ETA) - PN20075886 (260003JC)

Compensation: $26.76 per hour. The position is covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (Chapter 560), with a pay range of 10 on the OCSEAPay Range Schedule.

Schedule: Part‑time. Normal working hours are 1st shift (6:30 am to 3:00 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm to 11:00 pm), and 3rd shift (10:45 pm to 6:45 am), and may include weekends and holidays as needed.

What you’ll do at DBH

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de‑escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community.

• Administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing; adheres to infection control practices; inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; collects specimens; assists physicians with physical exams and laboratory tests; assists in emergencies by administering first‑aid, performing cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation; restrains patients as necessary; administers controlled drugs and non‑controlled medication in oral, rectal, topical or injectable form, and provides medication instructions to patients.
• Maintains medication accountability records: charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains medication stock, medical equipment and supplies; observes, documents & reports patient conditions such as medication reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior and progress, and prepares related reports & records including unusual incident reports, seclusion/restraint logs, and treatment plans.
• Provides general nursing, direct care and/or programming assistance: takes patient vital signs; assists with personal grooming and hygiene, bathing, or daily living activities; administers topical ointments, eye, ear & nose drops; responds to patient codes; escorts patients & assists with recreational activities and scheduled appointments; provides one‑to‑one &/or group intervention & patient therapeutic education as stated in the treatment plan.
• Provides assistance (i.e. provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower‑level direct care staff (e.g. therapeutic program workers, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients; precepts & provides direction to new LPN staff as assigned; attends & participates in various meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions as required.
• Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nursing station & medication room/medication cart; performs clerical tasks such as answering phone and filing; ensures security of ward unit.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location. An ETA will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively.

• Must complete a 4‑week full‑time orientation (including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, and weekends).
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Training and development are required to remain in the classification after employment.

Qualifications

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

Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 of the Ohio Revised Code.

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Job Skills: Nursing.
Technical Skills: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Basic Medical Procedures, Communications, Nursing, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Medical Charting.
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Emotional Intelligence, Confidentiality.

Official transcripts are required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 business days of the request will result in disqualification. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• 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, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

ADA Statement

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.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).