Licensed Practical Nurse, PT

Licensed Practical Nurse, PT (250005KJ)

Organization:
Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Agency Contact:

Unposting Date:
Ongoing

Work Location:

Cambridge Developmental Center, 66737 Old 21 Road, Cambridge, 43725‑8987, Ohio, USA

Primary

Location:

United States of America – Ohio – Guernsey County – Cambridge

Compensation: $26.76 – $33.52 per hour

Schedule:

Part‑time, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Classified Indicator:
Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Direct Support / Direct Care

Technical

Skills:

Medical Charting, Medical, Nursing

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Consultation, Observation

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is a trauma‑informed care agency focused on implementing core values and supporting people with developmental disabilities. The state-wide system of services aims at health and safety, community participation and meaningful employment. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and a Model Employer of individuals with disabilities, providing access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws.

For reasonable accommodations, contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO‑Diversity Affairso.gov.

• Perform skilled practical nursing procedures and treatments (e.g., administer oxygen, conduct blood glucose testing, apply sterile dressing, insert catheters, give enemas & douches, collect specimens).
• Assist physicians with client and new employee physical exams, treatments, and lab tests.
• Assist in emergencies (first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, restraining clients).
• Conduct neurological and circulation assessments.
• Administer medication orally, rectally, or by injection, including intramuscular, subcutaneous injections and TB skin tests, and provide medication instructions to clients.
• Maintain medication records, charts, counts, stock, and medical equipment supplies.
• Provide general nursing and direct care (take vital signs, assist with personal grooming, bathing, topicals, eye/ear/nose drops, bandages, warm/cold compresses, escort clients, support recreational activities).
• Assist lower‑level direct care staff in providing unskilled nursing care such as dressing, bathing, feeding, and attend participation in in‑service training and nursing meetings.
• Observe, document, and report client conditions, medication reactions, treatment responses, behaviors, and progress; prepare and maintain nursing assessments, incident reports, and related records.
• Perform clerical tasks (filing, duplicating, answering phone) as required to record client data.

• Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing with proof of completion of an approved medication‑administration course.
• Knowledge of skilled practical nursing procedures, pharmacology, client care, first aid, general hospital practices, and agency, institutional, hospital or clinic procedures.
• Proficiency with medical equipment (respirator, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff) and hypodermic needles.
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate emergency action; develop good rapport with patients/clients; follow written and verbal instructions.
• Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis must have Certification in IV Therapy.
• Drug‑free workplace: a positive urinalysis is required; a positive test results in no employment offer.

• Medical coverage via Ohio Med plans.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick leave) and 11 paid holidays per year; childbirth/adoption leave.
• Employee development funds and professional development support.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) – employee contributes 10%, employer contributes 14%.
• 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits recreational marijuana and non‑medical cannabis. Additional restrictions may apply under the Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).

DODD is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

Hourly rate: $26.76 – $33.52

Contact for accommodations: EEO‑Diversity Affairso.gov