Licensed Practical Nurse Summit Behavioral Healthcare

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Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

1101 Summit Road
Cincinnati, Ohio,
United States

$27.56

Permanent – Full Time

1st shift from 6:30am-3pm and 2nd shift from 2:30pm-11:00pm. Every other weekend rotation

Classified

OCSEA

Nursing

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

• Provide medication administration, education, and empowerment to individuals receiving care
• Monitor and document patient response to medications and treatment interventions

• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and overall progress
• Maintain accurate documentation related to patient care, treatment plans, and clinical observations

• Monitor patient health status including vital signs, treatment plan progress, and participation in therapeutic activities
• Support individuals in achieving treatment goals through ongoing care and engagement

• Serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary treatment team focused on patient recovery and wellness
• Promote a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment through safety checks, observation rounds, and group facilitation activities

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 10 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 1st shift from 6:30am-3:00pm and 2nd shift 2:30pm-11:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays. This position is located within our 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior…