Licensed Practical Nurse - (FT/PT)

State of Ohio • Mount Vernon, OH

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position administers nursing care within the scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor. The role involves maintaining medication accountability records, observing and documenting patient conditions, and providing general nursing care and direct care assistance. Additionally, this role provides assistance to lower-level direct care staff and participates in various meetings and training programs. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use, and undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

• 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)
• Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures
• Knowledge of pharmacology
• Knowledge of client/patient care
• Knowledge of first-aid
• Knowledge of CPR
• Knowledge of general hospital practices & procedures
• Knowledge of agency, institutional, hospital or clinic practices & procedures
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations & standards
• Knowledge of human relations
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Knowledge of employee training & development
• Skill in use of medical equipment (e.g., respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff)
• Skill in use of hypodermics
• Skill in operation of personal computer
• Ability to understand practical field of study
• Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action
• Ability to develop good rapport with patients &/or residents
• Ability to understand manuals & verbal instructions associated with practical nursing
• Demonstrate dexterity to administer injections & perform medical treatments
• Demonstrate strength to move, reposition or restrain patients
• Must pass a urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
• Must undergo a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Job Skills: Nursing

Responsibilities

• 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).

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including 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 ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree