Intermittent Licensed Practical Nurse

Intermittent Licensed Practical Nurse (2500023Q)

Organization:
Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center

Work Location:

2500 Ohio Avenue, Gallipolis, OH

Schedule:

Part‑time

Compensation: $26.76 per hour

Union: OCSEA

Administer nursing care within the scope of practice outlined in sections 4723.01 to 4723.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Work under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, or optometrist. Perform skilled practical nursing procedures and treatments, including obtaining vital statistics, applying oxygen, sterile dressing, inserting catheters, reinserting gastroscopy tubes, suctioning, wound treatments, administering enemas and douches, obtaining specimens, administering enteral feedings, and administering medications through oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes.

Observe, document, and report patient conditions, provide patient teaching, monitor patients during and after procedures, assist the RN and physician as needed, respond to emergencies, provide first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use AED equipment.

Maintain medical accountability records and prepare related reports and forms, verify and implement physician orders, maintain controlled drug administration and tracking records, complete infection control documentation, and maintain supply inventories. Communicate with pharmacy to maintain medication stocks, clean equipment and work areas, answer phones, file documents, copy and fax, provide general nursing care, train lower‑level direct staff in general unskilled nursing tasks, attend medical appointments and meetings, respond to patient alarms, and maintain supervision levels.

Mandatory overtime is required for this position.

State of Ohio employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical coverage through the Ohio Med PPO plan
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums free after one year of continuous service
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth and adoption leave
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) contributions: employee 10%, employer 14% of salary
• Deferred compensation 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan

• Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration
• Certification in IV Therapy if administering dialysis treatment (required for dialysis duties)

• Candidate will undergo a criminal background check. Disqualifying offenses listed in Rule 5123‑2‑02 preclude employment.
• Candidate will submit to urinalysis for drug testing before appointment; positive result will disqualify.

• 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 under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
• The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits recreational marijuana and other prohibited drugs. This position may be subject to additional restrictions under Ohio’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.