LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - FULL TIME - HIRING INCENTIVE $1000 (SECOND SHIFT)

Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code under direction of regi s tered nurse, l i censed physician, dentist, podiatrist or optometrist (e.g., administers o xygen; applies sterile dressing; a d heres to infection control practices; inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes, suctions, irr i gates wounds; gives enemas, douches; collects specimens; assists physicians with physical exams, treatments &/or l a boratory tests; assists in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing ca r dio-pulmonary resuscitation ; restrain s patients as necessary ; administers co n trolled drugs [e.g., narcotics , minor tranquilizers ] & non-controlled medic a tion in oral, rectal, topical or in jectable form [ i.e., intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only ] & provides medication instructions to p a tients).

Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, pr e pares & counts medication, maintains medication stock & medical equipment & supplies); observes, documents & reports patient cond i tions (e.g., medication reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & pr o gress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g., unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, secl u sion/restraint logs, treatment plan).

Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists with personal grooming & h y giene, bathing or daily living activities; administers top i cal ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops; responds to patient codes; escorts patients & a s sists with recreational activities & scheduled appointments; provides one to one &/or group intervention & patient therapeutic educ a tion as stated in the treatment plan ) .

Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower-level direct care staff (e.g., therapeutic program workers, ps y chiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bat h ing, feeding) to patients; precepts & provides direction to new LPN staff as assigned; attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., staff conferences, committees, interdisc i plinary team meetings, in-service training programs, meetings) as required.

Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nursing station & medic a tion room/medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes & restocks cart; d e frosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files); ensures security of ward unit.

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:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*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.

Qualifications

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination).

Job Skills: Nursing

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail