Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time )

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Location

Mt. Vernon, OH

** Multiple positions available statewide **

Job Status

Full Time

Benefits

OPERS/Retirement plan, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance

Pay

$26.76 Hourly

Job Description

• 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 (e.g., administers
oxygen; applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastrotomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; gives enemas,
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 (i.e.,
intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only) & provides medication instructions to patients).

• Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains

medication stock & medical equipment & supplies); observes, documents & reports patient conditions (e.g., medication
reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g.,
unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs, patient kardex, team plan).

• Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists with personal

grooming & hygiene, bathing or daily living activities; administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops;
repositions 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 (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower-level direct care staff (e.g., hospital

aides, orderlies, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to
patients & attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., 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 (e.g., cleans, sterilizes &

restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files).
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures; pharmacology; client/patient care; first-aid; CPR; general

hospital practices & procedures; agency, institutional, hospital or clinic practices & procedures*; HIPAA regulations &
standards; human relations; inventory control; employee training & development*.

• Skill in use of medical equipment (e.g.,

respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff); hypodermics; operation of personal
computer.

• Ability to understand practical field of study; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; recognize

unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action; develop good rapport with patients &/or residents;
understand manuals & verbal instructions associated with practical nursing; demonstrate dexterity to administer injections
& perform medical treatments & strength to move, reposition or restrain patients.
(*)Developed after employment

• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Work Hours

1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts available – Multiple locations statewide

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

Environment:

• Non-clinical

Nurse Patient Ratio:

• +1:7

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No
• To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $26.76 - $33.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Vernon, OH 43050 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, OH 43050: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person