Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse (260001AF)

Licensed Practical Nurse (260001AF)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Holly Martin E-Mail: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Tiffin Developmental Center 600 North River Road Tiffin 44883

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-Tiffin

Compensation: $29.22 - $33.52

Schedule

Part-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

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

Tiffin Developmental Center (TDC)

Mission: DODD will partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Vision: Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Values: Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion – We create environments, programs and processes that value those we support and encourages participation.

Partnership – We work together to build connections that are essential for innovative support options and representative of the needs and wants of people with developmental disabilities.

Respect – We are kind and empathetic, honor the choices and wishes of those we support and their families and conduct our work ethically and sustainably.

TDC is a residential facility located in Northwest Ohio. We support youth aged 10-17 and adults with developmental disabilities. We have a large rural campus which provides opportunities for our residents to be active in addition to being part of our community. Our direct care staff and nurses provide 24/7 care to the individuals who call TDC home. We focus on support and stabilization so our individuals can integrate into an environment that best meets their wants and needs.

Job Description

Example Job Duties/Expectations:

• Medication and treatment administration.
• Checking residents per direct care staff concerns and post incident.
• Completing documentation – i.e. 24-hour report, nursing notes, medication administration record and physician orders.
• Acts as a liaison with physicians by communicating medical concerns of residents with physicians and other medical consultants and then informing team members of treatment recommendations.
• Attends meetings i.e. medication reviews, admission/discharge and special team meetings.
• Assists with physical exams of individuals.
• Full-time position on 2 nd shift – 2:20PM to 10:50PM with ½ hour unpaid meal break
• 60 cent shift differential for any hours worked on 2 nd or 3 rd shifts
• Every other weekend off
• Mandatory hours are required

Why 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*. 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 OhioRevised 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

Supplemental Information

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and communicable diseases.

The State of 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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.