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Accepting applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse
Who Are We?
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:
What does a Licensed Practical Nurse do?
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.
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 (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).
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
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.
Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.
Job Skills: Nursing, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Establishing Relationships
Supplemental InformationUNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work nights & weekends with rotating days off; may be required to work mandatory overtime; exposed to bodily fluids; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness &/or infectious diseases; may require travel to community site under contract with Department of Mental Health & Department of Developmental Disabilities.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Terry Penn by email at:
EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
