Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time

State of Ohio•Toledo, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs nursing procedures under the direction of a psychiatric/MR Nurse. This includes transcribing physician's orders, administering medications (controlled and non-controlled) and treatments to residents with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The role involves monitoring for reactions, assisting physicians, treating medical emergencies, charting resident records, preparing and counting medications, ordering medications and supplies, and providing general nursing care such as taking vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, eating, toileting, and mobility. The nurse will also assist in training residents, observing and documenting resident conditions, assisting with documentation and health assessments, implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and monitoring nursing/medical supplies. Additionally, the role involves attending meetings, directing TPW's in providing healthcare, assisting with new employee orientation, mentoring nursing students, assisting with data collection for admissions/discharges, communicating significant information, and performing related duties such as participating in in-services, workshops, seminars, committees, and quality assurance processes. The nurse will also monitor the living unit environment for health, safety, and sanitation, and report or correct violations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and contagious diseases.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing procedures under the direction of a psychiatric/MR Nurse.
Transcribes physician's orders.
Administers controlled and non-controlled physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Checks residents for positive and negative reactions to medications and treatments.
Reports negative reactions to the Psychiatric/MR Nurse and/or physician immediately and documents incidents.
Assists physician(s) with physical exams, treatment, and/or laboratory tests.
Treats medical emergencies and responds to other emergencies.
Charts resident records.
Prepares and counts medication.
Orders medication.
Provides medication instructions to residents and other staff members.
Orders equipment and supplies to meet the needs of each resident.
Provides general nursing to residents.
Takes vital signs.
Assists with personal hygiene, grooming, eating, toileting, and mobility.
Assists in training of residents in the above areas.
Observes, documents, and reports residents' condition(s) to the Psychiatric/MR Nurse and/or physician.
Assists the Psychiatric/MR Nurse with resident's documentation and quarterly Health Assessments and Nursing Care Plan.
Implements the Nursing Care Plan to meet established goals for each resident.
Maintains medical records and performs clerical tasks as required.
Monitors resident’s medical files monthly.
Monitors and maintains adequate nursing/medical supplies on the units.
Attends specials, annuals, and placement meetings.
Directs TPW's in providing unskilled health care to residents.
Assists the Psychiatric/MR Nurse in orientation of new employees.
Mentors nursing students during clinical rotation when needed.
Assists Psych/MR Nurse with data collection for admissions/discharges.
Communicates significant information to immediate supervisor and staff members of all shifts.
Performs other related duties.
Participates in in-services.
Attends meetings, workshops & seminars.
Serves on NODC committees.
Participates in the Quality Assurance process.
Monitors environment of living units for Health, Safety & Sanitation.
Reports and/or corrects violations.

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan)
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
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)