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Licensed Practical Nurse (Part time 2nd Shift)

State of Ohio, Batavia, Ohio, United States

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Agency Contact Name and Information: Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing Work Location

Work Location: Southwest Developmental Center 4399 East Bauman Lane Batavia 45103 Primary Location

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia Compensation: $26.76 - $33.52 Schedule

Schedule: Part-time Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill: Nursing Technical Skills: Nursing Professional Skills: Attention to Detail Agency Overview

Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center! Who Are We? The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio Job Duties

Works under direction of RN & requires substantial knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures in order to provide care for residents. Administer medication & perform treatments prescribed by the Physician. Administer controlled narcotics & non‑controlled medications in oral, rectal or injectable form. Do med awareness & self med programs as written. Provide instructions to families for pass meds. Maintain supplies in medication rooms & treatment rooms of assigned areas & re‑order meds as needed. Perform skilled practical nursing procedures or treatments (i.e. sterile dressings, administer oxygen, insert catheters, reinsert gastrostomy tubes, suctioning, irrigations, give enemas, douches, collect specimens for diagnostic purposes, etc.). Monitor environment in the areas of health & safety, report &/or remediate problems as appropriate. Assist in emergencies (i.e. first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.). Access emergency box for necessary medications/narcotics, check in medications from pharmacy deliveries & maintain proper record keeping. Deliver medication to appropriate cottage med carts. Mandatory overtime is required of this position. Participate in change of shift report & check individuals reported as being ill or injured & document appropriately. Make rounds in assigned areas & observe & document resident response to treatment & other significant activities. Observe, document & report individual’s conditions (i.e. medication reactions, treatment responses, individual behavior & progress) &/or maintain related reports & records (i.e. unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, restraint records & logs). Provide general nursing care, direct care &/or programming assistance in areas of personal hygiene, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility & behavior, etc. Transcribe & implement physician's orders & start AIR forms as appropriate. Attend in-services, workshops, meetings & seminars. Assume responsibility for own professional conduct & competence. Contacts family/guardians with necessary medical information. Coordinate with Residential Care Supervisor & RN in providing health care to residents. Provide input into Health Assessment & Nursing Care Plan of residents within assigned areas. Coordinate & gather information into IPPs under RN direction. Assist RN & Residential Care Supervisor in orientation of new employees as appropriate. Communicate significant information verbally & in writing to immediate supervisor & other team members as directed by SODC Directive & Nursing Policy & Procedure. Other related duties including but not limited to: monthly weighs of residents as ordered & document. Under the direction of the RN Supervisor, help with one‑on‑one staffing & provide hospital coverage for individuals as directed by RN Supervisor. Assist with recreational activities. Complete paperwork on scheduled primary assignment (i.e. quarterly summaries, IPP's, medical appointments, PO sheets, MARS, chart audits, etc.) Complete required immunizations/PPDs on assigned individuals. Under the direction of the RN gather necessary information on quarterly physical inspections & Moses Scales for assigned individuals. Communicate medical information to parents/guardians when appropriate. Monitor healthcare charts on cottage to ensure proper follow-up continuity of health care. Verify monthly physician’s orders & MARs. Change over monthly POs and MARs on last day of month as assigned. 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; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination). Job Skills: Nursing, Attention to Detail Supplemental Information

Unusual Working Conditions: May work weekends with rotating days off; may be exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness &/or infectious diseases. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123:2-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis drug screen for illegal drug use prior to the appointment. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment and will be barred from employment with the State of Ohio for 1 year. 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.

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