Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-time)

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center

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Unposting Date

Jan 1, 2027, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

Columbus Developmental Center
1601 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222-1087

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $27.56 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills: Medical Charting, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Accepting applications for (1) Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join our team at the Columbus Developmental Center!

About Us: Offering support across the lifespan of people with developmental disabilities, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities oversees a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

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 accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

We encourage you to visit the TOTAL REWARDS site, to familiarize yourself with the many perks of employment with the State of Ohio.

Job Description

OUR MISSION

Improve the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families

OUR VISION

An integrated system that helps and empowers people to learn their best life

CORE VALUES

Kindness & Empathy; Collaboration; Transparency; Quality; Innovation; Inclusiveness; Accountability

What You’ll 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. Duties include administering oxygen; applying sterile dressing; inserting catheters; reinserting gastrotomy tubes; suctioning and irrigating wounds; giving enemas, douches; collecting specimens; performing dialysis treatments, operating hemodialysis equipment and monitoring patients during procedures; assisting physicians with physical exams, treatments and/or laboratory tests; assisting in emergencies by administering first‑aid, performing CPR or restraining patients; administering controlled drugs such as narcotics, minor tranquilizers and non‑controlled medication in oral, rectal, topical or injectable form (intramuscular and subcutaneous injections only) and providing medication instructions to patients. Maintains medication accountability records, documents and reports patient conditions and prepares related reports and records. Provides general nursing, direct care and/or programming assistance; takes vital signs; assists with personal grooming and hygiene, bathing or daily living activities; provides topical ointments and solutions, eye, ear and nose drops; repositions patients; responds to patient alarms; schedules medical appointments; escorts patients and assists with recreational activities; conducts one‑to‑one group activities according to intervention stated on treatment plan. Provides assistance to lower‑level direct care staff in providing general unskilled nursing care; attends and participates in staff conferences, committees and interdisciplinary team meetings, nursing meetings and in‑service training programs. Orders medication and supplies; cleans nurses station, medication rooms and carts; performs clerical tasks such as answering phone and filing.

What’s in it for you

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.

• Medical Coverage: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance: Premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
• Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; childbirth/adoption leave.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an equal amount of 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
• Deferred Compensation: The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

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; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and 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.

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code and 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.

Training and Development required to remain in the classification after employment: Biennial renewal of licensure as practical nurse; obtain & maintain certification in CPR.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work nights & weekends with rotating days off; may be required to work mandatory overtime; exposure to bodily fluids; exposure to unpredictable patient behavior, illness & or infectious diseases; may require travel to community site under contract with Department of Mental Health & Department of Developmental Disability.

Job Skills: Nursing

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Medical Charting

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management

Supplemental Information

OCSEA: Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules of the ORC/OAC.

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 Workplace

The 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.

Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.