Licensed Practical Nurse (Part Time)

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus in Toledo. The role provides medication, education, and empowerment to individuals receiving behavioral healthcare. The nurse observes and records patients’ behavior, condition, and response to medication; monitors health, vital signs, treatment-plan progress, and participation in activities; and contributes to a safe, positive environment as part of a multidisciplinary team through safety and observation rounds and group facilitation.

This is a permanent, part-time hourly position represented by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit. The listed compensation is $27.56. The posting lists work hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; the position may also involve other shifts and work on weekends and holidays as needed. Candidates must hold an Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse license and provide proof of completion of an approved medication-administration course. A criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis are required for the selected candidate. Official transcripts are required for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application, and must be submitted when requested.

Requirements

• Hold a license to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Provide proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.
• Submit official transcripts for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application when requested; transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.
• Undergo a criminal background check if selected.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use if tentatively selected.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication, education, and empowerment to individuals.
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication.
• Monitor patient health, including vital signs, treatment-plan progress, and activity participation.
• Contribute as a multidisciplinary team member to a safe and positive environment through safety and observation rounds and group facilitation.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed