Licensed Practical Nurse PN

Position

Licensed Practical Nurse – Full Time

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)

Athens, Ohio

• Support adults in a residential setting to develop independent living and social skills.
• Work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans; help with hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment and de‑escalate crises.
• Model professional behavior and transport consumers to appointments as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain facility cleanliness.
• Administer nursing procedures (e.g., oxygen, sterile dressing, catheter insertion, medication administration, first aid, CPR, restraints).
• Maintain medication accountability records, observe and document patient conditions, and prepare related reports.
• Provide general nursing and direct‑care assistance, vital signs, personal grooming, bathing, and therapeutic education.
• Assist and train lower‑level direct‑care staff and precept new LPN staff.
• Order medication and supplies, clean nursing station, perform clerical tasks, and ensure ward security.

• Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.
• Preferred: certification in IV Therapy for dialysis treatment.
• Experience in behavioral health, basic medical procedures, mental health, and nursing.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, cultural awareness, building trust, emotional intelligence, confidentiality.
• Official transcripts for all post‑secondary education (must be submitted before offer).

• Medical coverage
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year)
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities (employee development funds, public service loan forgiveness)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation

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.