Licensed Practical Nurse - 2nd Shift

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Accepting applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion, Partnership, Respect.

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.
• Nursing
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Establishing Relationships

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 (for example, administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters).
• Reinserts gastrotomy tubes, suctions, and irrigates wounds.
• Gives enemas and 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 (in other words, intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only) & provides medication instructions to patients.
• Maintains medication accountability records (for example, charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains medication stock & medical equipment & supplies).
• Observes, documents & reports patient conditions (for example, medication reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (for example, unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs, patient kardex, team plan).
• Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (for example, takes patient vital signs)
• Assists with personal grooming & hygiene, bathing or daily living activities.
• Administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops.
• Reposition 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 (in other words, provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower-level direct care staff (for example, hospital aides, orderlies, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (for example, dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients & attends & participates in various meetings (for example, 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 (for example, cleans, sterilizes & restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator).
• Performs clerical tasks (for example, 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