Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical NurseThis is a reposting. If you previously applied, you must reapply to be considered. Starting pay is approximately $60,000 based on shift assignments. Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows an LPN to hold one multistate license in their primary state of residence while practicing in 37 other compact states across the country.What You'll Do:Provides patient care as directedDocuments patient-related care timely within the electronic health recordMaintains patient medical recordsAdministers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certifiedPerforms treatmentsAssists with Doctor's Sick CallAssists with chronic care clinics managementParticipates in patient care planning and treatment team activitiesResponds to emergenciesProvides emergency care and collection of patient dataCollects vital signs and timely documents all findingsCollects urine and/or other body fluid specimensMay perform venipuncture in order to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysisPrepares patients for release and/or transfer by reviewing patient care, completing Intra-System Transfer Summaries and/or Release SummariesEnsures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy servicesParticipates in work-related training and all institution training exercises as assignedProvides assistance to other healthcare staffInvestigaes and documents problem areas and/or areas of concernReviews shift report from preceding shift(s)Assists physicians with medical proceduresAssumes duties of other nurses during absencesObserves, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnelProvides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of diseaseParticipates in continuous quality improvement activitiesPerforms administrative dutiesAttends meetingsSchedules multidisciplinary team meetingsPerforms and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical suppliesAssists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are metMust work overtime as requiredWhy Work for the State of Ohio: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. 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, Public Retirement Systems and Optional 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, Basic Medical Procedures, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Cultural Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Confidentiality.Application Procedures:In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.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.