Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time (260004D5)

Agency Contact Name:
Chanel Dunbar

Northwest Developmental Center, 1101 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614

United States of America – Ohio – Lucas County – Toledo

$26.76–$33.52 per hour

Full-time, 3pm–11pm or 1:45pm–11:45pm

OCSEA

Nursing

Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting

Building Trust, Customer Focus, Managing Meetings, Responsiveness, Written Communication

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) partners with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at NODC, you will perform nursing procedures under the direction of a Psychiatric/MR Nurse: transcribe physician’s orders; administer controlled (e.g., narcotics, minor tranquilizers) and non‑controlled medications (e.g., aspirin) in oral, rectal, topical or injection form; administer physician‑ordered treatments such as oxygen, sterile dressings, catheters, gastrostomy tube reinsertion, suctioning, specimen collection; monitor residents for medication reactions and report negative reactions immediately and document incidents;

assist physicians with physical exams, treatments, and laboratory tests; address medical emergencies including first aid and CPR; respond to other emergencies (e.g., restraints, Heimlich maneuver, evacuation during fire); chart resident records; prepare and count medication; order medication and supplies; provide medication instructions to residents and staff; implement Nursing Care Plans; maintain medical records and perform clerical tasks; attend meetings and trainings;

mentor nursing students; participate in quality assurance and environment monitoring; and perform related duties such as attendance at in‑services, workshops, seminars, and committees.

Benefits of working for the State of Ohio include competitive medical coverage, dental, vision and basic life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, childbirth/adoption leave, education and development opportunities, and a retirement plan.

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing and proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration. Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess certification in IV Therapy.

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and contagious diseases.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment and will be barred from employment with the State of Ohio for one year.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. 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.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). 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.