Licensed Practical Nurse PN

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse – Full Time (PN / 250008SF).

Organization:
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). This agency provides behavioral health services and supports individuals affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

Unposting Date:
Ongoing

United States of America – Ohio – Athens County – Athens

Schedule:

Full-time

Compensation: $26.76 per hour

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Nursing

Technical

Skills:

Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Nursing, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional

Skills:

Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Confidentiality

Location Details:
Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus, 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701

At DBH, we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We employ over 2,800 professionals across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office in Columbus, OH.

DBH values:
Service-Oriented, Collaborative, Value Driven, Innovative, Strong Sense of Urgency.

DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to a stigma-free environment and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect.

Note:

Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.

This role focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop independent living and social skills. You will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and assisting with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. You will maintain a safe and supportive environment, de-escalate crises, model professional behavior, and transport consumers to appointments as needed.

You will collaborate with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain facility cleanliness. Additional duties include the following:

• Administers medications and provides related nursing care in accordance with policies and infection control practices.

• Maintains medication accountability records, observes and reports patient conditions, and prepares related reports and records.

• Provides general nursing and direct care or programming assistance, including vital signs, personal care, medication administration, and patient education as stated in the treatment plan.

• Provides work direction, orientation, and training to lower-level direct care staff; precepts and provides direction to new LPN staff; participates in meetings as required.

• Orders medications and medical supplies; maintains nursing station and medication areas; performs clerical tasks and ensures security of the ward unit.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit. Normal shifts are 1st (6:30am–3:00pm), 2nd (2:30pm–11:00pm), and 3rd (10:45pm–6:45am) with potential weekend and holiday work.

Location:

Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus, Athens, OH.

Starting pay:
Step 1 with potential increases after six months of satisfactory performance and annually thereafter, in accordance with applicable union contracts and/or Ohio Revised Code requirements.

• Must complete a 4-week full-time orientation covering all shifts and weekends.
• May work weekends and holidays; exposure to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment.

DBH offers a range of benefits; eligibility depends on factors. For specifics, refer to the State of Ohio Total Rewards.

• Medical Coverage
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility
• Paid time off, holidays, and leave programs
• Education and development opportunities
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation

Benefits information is provided by the Agency Contact listed in the posting.

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