Nursing (RN/LPN) Hiring Event - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare - October 29, 2026
About The Position
Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide behavioral-health care in Athens, Ohio. RNs provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adults in a residential behavioral-health setting. LPNs support patient treatment plans and assist with daily care needs. The positions are permanent, full-time classified roles with schedules that vary based on department needs. The RN role is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit, with pay range 13. RN compensation includes a shift differential for second and third shifts, a supplement for hours worked from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., possible hourly retention supplements for education and certifications, annual increases, and a longevity supplement after five years. The LPN role is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit, with pay range 10. Specific pay amounts are not provided. The employer describes a collaborative, service-oriented, recovery-friendly workplace and offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Candidates must apply online through careers.ohio.gov and document their qualifications in the application. Final candidates are subject to a criminal background check and urinalysis. Official transcripts for post-secondary education listed in the application must be submitted before a formal offer when requested.
Requirements
- RN applicants must hold a current Ohio registered professional nurse license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- LPN applicants must hold an Ohio Board of Nursing license to practice as a licensed practical nurse under Section 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- LPN applicants must have MDS certification issued by ANNAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination).
- Applicants must clearly document relevant qualifications, experience, education, and training in the online application; supplemental-question answers must be supported by the application’s work experience and education sections.
- Official transcripts are required for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application and must be provided before a formal employment offer when requested.
- Final candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis for illegal drug use.
Responsibilities
- For RNs: provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adults in a residential behavioral-health setting.
- For LPNs: support patient treatment plans and assist with daily care needs.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal leave, and sick leave
- 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 and optional deferred compensation
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- RN shift differential for second and third shifts
- RN 10% pay supplement ($3.34 per hour) for hours worked from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- RN hourly retention supplements for education and certifications, up to 15%
- Annual increases and an RN longevity supplement after five years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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