Licensed Practical Nurse PT Sign-on bonus of 241000 available - 24500 to be paid after 120 days and remaining 24500 to be paid after 1 year
Licensed Practical Nurse PT Sign-on bonus of 241000 available - 24500 to be paid after 120 days and remaining 24500 to be paid after 1 year
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The final applicant selected for this 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
DUTIES: Performs skilled practical nursing procedures or treatments (e.g. administers oxygen; conducts blood glucose testing; applies sterile dressing inserts catheters; gives enemas & s; collects specimens) assists physicians (e.g. with client & new employee physical exams treatments &/or lab tests) & assists in emergencies (e.g. first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation restraining clients) conducts neurological & circulation assessments (e.g. aspirin anticonvulsants antihypertensives decongestives antihistamines thyroid & cardiovascular preps psychotropic) medication in oral rectal or injection form (i.e. administers intramuscular & subcutaneous injections & TB skin tests) provides medication instructions to clients. Maintains medication records (e.g. charts client records prepares & counts medication maintains medication stock & medical equipment & supplies). Provides general nursing direct care (e.g. takes client vital signs; assists with personal grooming & hygiene bathing or daily living activities; administers topical ointments & solutions eye ear &/or nose drops; applies bandages & warm/cold compresses escorts clients & assists with recreational activities). Provides assistance (i.e. provides work direction orientation & training) to lowerlevel direct care staff (e.g. TPWs) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g. dressing bathing feeding to clients & attends & participates in various meetings (e.g. inservice training nursing) as assigned. Observes documents & reports client conditions (e.g. medication reactions treatment responses client behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g. nursing health assessments unusual incident reports client records medication reports & performs clerical tasks (e.g. filing duplicating answering phone) as required to record client data.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SPECIAL EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures; pharmacology; client care; first aid; general hospital practices & procedures; agency institutional hospital or clinic practices & procedures*. Skill in use of medical equipment (e.g. respirator sterilizer oxygen equipment blood pressure cuff) hypodermics. Ability to understand practical field of study; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action; develop good rapport with patients &/or clients; understand manuals & verbal instructions associated with practical nursing. *Developed after employment
License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised 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.
About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Cambridge Developmental Center
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Cambridge Developmental Center is located in the southeast region of Ohio and is home to adults with developmental disabilities.
DODD Core Values:
To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers the people we serve and their families.
- Kindness & Empathy All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve our partners and each other.
- Collaboration We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
- Transparency We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
- Quality Innovation The services we deliver are valueadded and promote excellence.
- Inclusiveness Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designated to ensure that every person is treated equally and every voice is heard fairly.
- Accountability We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.
What youll do as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Cambridge Developmental Center:
- Medication and treatment administration.
- Checking residents per direct care staff concerns and post incident.
- Completing documentation i.e. 24hour 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.
- Preparing and filing medical related documents.
- 60 cent shift differential for all hours worked on 2ndor 3rdshift.
- Pay increase after 180 days.
- Every other weekend off.
- Mandatory hours are required.
- Signon bonus of $1000 available $500 to be paid after 120 days and remaining $500 to be paid after 1 year.
Whats 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 fulltime and parttime employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans.
Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after completedeligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
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
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a unionexempt employee or a unionrepresented employee.
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 amount equal to 14 of the employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.
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
Professional Skills: Attention to detail Confidentiality Responsiveness Teamwork and Time Management
Technical Skills:Behavioral Health Human Services Medical Medical Charting
ADA StatementOhio 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.
DrugFree WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drugfree Workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohiois committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs andemployment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace ator by email at.
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.
Hourly rate of $26.76 PLUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OF .60 TO EQUAL $27.36 per hour
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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace ator by email at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
