Licensed Practical Nurse - Job Number 250009L1
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Job Summary
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma-informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.
Job Description
Following direction of Registered Nurses and/or licensed physicians, provide patient care, perform skilled practical nursing procedures or treatments for clients in assigned work areas and/or in the clinic, e.g., insert catheters, reinsert gastrostomy tubes, irrigate ears and wounds, give enemas, douches, collect specimens, urine, stool, sputum, apply sterile dressing, Ace bandages, and elastic hose, apply topical ointments. Assist physicians in examination, e.g., physical exams, treatments, etc., collect data, e.g., pulse, blood pressure, temperature, weight measurements, etc., and assist in emergency first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, restraining clients as required, administer immunizations, controlled medications, e.g., narcotics, tranquilizers, & non-controlled medications, e.g., aspirin, antibiotics, vitamins, in oral, rectal, or injection form, i.e., intramuscular and subcutaneous, provide instructions and information to clients, families, and guardians, and habilitation staff regarding medication, goals, side effects, direct affect, dosage change, etc.
Maintain medication accountability records consistent with Medicaid, Medicare, Department, and professional standards, e.g., Physicians Order Sheets, Kardex, or Interdisciplinary Progress Notes, etc. Sign utilization record for medications administered from night cabinet. Chart clients record, prepare & count medication utilizing Physicians Order Sheets, transcribe medication orders to Kardex, MAR, clients permanent records, Kardex, MAR, medication administration record, or other established document, record medication administered in clients charts. Observe and document clients condition and responses to medication treatment, behavior, and other significant activities. Complete episodic illness plan, OPFR, per procedure.
Provide general nursing direct care and/or programming assistance, e.g., take vital signs, assists with personal grooming and hygiene, bathing, etc., implement self-administered medication program, e.g., help clients recognize medication color, instruction on side-effects, etc., participate with other program staff in relating to client management and programs intervention in various client behaviors, such as aggression, agitation, self-injurious, etc.
Represent health services as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participate in meetings by providing input regarding self-medications, behaviors, medications, health problems, etc., complete and present assessments and plans that are reviewed and signed by RN. Collects data for nursing quarterly assessments and annual IPP information as assigned for RN to analyze and sign.
Participate in various meetings
Provide work direction and training
Prepare oral and written shift reports
In the absence of an RN at the worksite
Benefits
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:
License and Certification
License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by the 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
Background Check
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-2-02 Background Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
Hourly Wage
Hourly wage will be paid at step 1 unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORCOAC.
Additional Information
DODD is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job functions unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
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.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace, which prohibits the use of marijuana, recreational, marijuananon-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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DODD is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application online or by email. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications.