Licensed Practical Nurse - Supplemental Workforce (ETA)-PN20075886

$27.56 / hour

What You’ll Do At DBH

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:

Administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing; adheres to infection control practices; inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; collects specimens; assists physicians with physical exams, treatments &/or laboratory tests; assists in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; restrains patients as necessary; administers controlled drugs [e.g., narcotics, minor tranquilizers] & non-controlled medication in oral, rectal, topical or injectable form [i.e., intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only] & provides medication instructions to patients).
Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains medication stock & medical equipment & supplies); observes, documents & reports patient conditions (e.g., medication reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g., unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs, treatment plan).
Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists with personal grooming & hygiene, bathing, or daily living activities; administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops; responds to patient codes; escorts patients & assists with recreational activities & scheduled appointments; provides one to one &/or group intervention & patient therapeutic education as stated in the treatment plan).
Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower-level direct care staff (e.g., therapeutic program workers, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients; precepts & provides direction to new LPN staff as assigned; attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., staff conferences, committees, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service training programs, meetings) as required.
Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nursing station & medication room/medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes & restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files); ensures security of ward unit.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (Chapter 560), with a pay range of 10 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 1st shift (6:30am to 3:00pm), 2nd shift (2:30pm to 11:00pm), and 3rd shift (10:45pm to 6:45am) and may work weekends and holidays as needed. This position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location. An Established Term Appointment (ETA) will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively.

Must be able to complete a 4 week full time orientation (Will include 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts, and weekends)
May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

At DBH we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.dbh.ohio.gov/

Position Qualifications

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.

Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record

Job Skills: Nursing

Technical Skills: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Basic Medical Procedures, Communications, Nursing, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Medical Charting

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Emotional Intelligence, Confidentiality

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

dmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation

$27.56

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Technical Skills

Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Nursing, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills

Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse

Behavioral Health Supplemental Workforce (ETA)

Who We Are

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, OH.

DBH Values

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.

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The Gallipolis Developmental Center is located along the Ohio River within the historic city of Gallipolis. We provide off-campus work/habilitative activities provided during the day. In addition, we also have an Activity Center on-ground for habilitation, recreation, work-readiness and therapeutic training for individuals choosing those activities. We also provide a full array of health services, as well. What You'll Do Administer nursing care within scope of practice as outlined in section 4723.01 to 4723.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Works under direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, or Optometrist. Performs skilled practical nursing procedures and treatments (e.g., obtains vital statistics, applies oxygen, applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastroscopy tubes, suctions, wound treatments, administers enemas, douches, obtains specimens, administers Enteral feedings, administers medications controlled and non-controlled to include oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous and intramuscular) Observes, documents and reports patient conditions and takes appropriate actions, Provides thorough and knowledgeable report of patient needs to RN/Physician. Provides patient teaching. Monitors patients during and as follow-up for procedures. Assists RN and Physician as needed. Responds to Emergencies, provides first aid, performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, uses and directs use of AED in emergency. Maintains medical accountability records and prepares related reports/forms (e.g., charts/patient records, medication administration records, unusual incident forms, seizure documentation forms, restraints logs, and other forms as required) Completes thorough and knowledgeable documentation, Verifies and implements Physician’s orders. Completes and maintains controlled drug administration/tracking records- reports any inaccuracies in documentation immediately, completes and maintains Infection control documentation. Maintains work assignment records/ documents and forms as needed. Maintains supplies needed to provide an organized, appropriately stocked work area (i.e., orders, inventories, delivers/obtains). Communicates with pharmacy as needed to maintain medication stocks. Maintains assigned medical work areas (i.e., cleans equipment/carts cabinets/storage areas) provides daily cleaning. Provides clerical tasks (i.e., answers phones, files, copies, faxes). Provides general nursing care Assists and provides work direction, orientation and training as needed to lower-level direct staff in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., feeding, dressing, bathing, transferring and repositioning). Attends Medical appointments as needed, attends and participates in meetings as needed. Responds to patient alarms, assists in the maintaining of patient supervision levels as required. Confers with the Nursing Supervisor or the Director of Nursing in her absence on nursing needs or anything pertaining to the needs of nursing personnel. Additional Information At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov. Why Work For The State Of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration. Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code. Job Skills: Nursing 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.