Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time

State of Ohio•Toledo, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs nursing procedures under direction of psychiatric/MR Nurse. Transcribes physician's orders; administers controlled and non-controlled physician prescribed medications in various forms and physician ordered treatments to residents with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Checks residents for positive and negative reactions to medications and/or treatments, reporting and documenting negative reactions immediately. 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, and 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 residents in these 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 Plans. Implements Nursing Care Plans 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 the 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, including participating in in-services, attending meetings, workshops, and seminars, serving on NODC committees, participating in the Quality Assurance process, and monitoring the environment of living units for Health, Safety, and Sanitation.

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
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use.

Nice To Haves

Mentors nursing students during clinical rotation when needed

Responsibilities

Performs nursing procedures under direction of psychiatric/MR Nurse
Administers medications and treatments
Monitors residents for reactions to medications and treatments
Assists physicians with exams and treatments
Treats medical emergencies and responds to other emergencies
Charts resident records and manages medication inventory
Provides medication instructions
Orders equipment and supplies
Provides general nursing care including vital signs, personal hygiene, grooming, eating, toileting, and mobility
Assists in training residents
Observes, documents, and reports resident conditions
Assists with resident documentation and health assessments
Implements Nursing Care Plans
Maintains medical records and performs clerical tasks
Monitors resident medical files monthly
Maintains nursing/medical supplies
Attends meetings and directs TPW's
Assists with new employee orientation and mentors nursing students
Assists with data collection for admissions/discharges
Communicates significant information to supervisors and staff
Participates in in-services, meetings, workshops, and seminars
Serves on committees and participates in Quality Assurance
Monitors living unit environment for Health, Safety, and Sanitation