Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN General) 4136

2nd shift 1 : 30 pm – 9 : 30 pm off Sunday / Monday

Unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an underserved population, addressing health disparities and ensuring quality care in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

In this role, you will be a vital part of a team that delivers comprehensive healthcare to individuals who often lack access to medical services. Your work will go beyond treating illnesses—you will play a critical role in promoting wellness, providing education, and fostering trust and compassion in a secure setting.

This opportunity offers a chance to combine clinical excellence with social impact, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and the broader community. If you're ready to step into a role where your skills and dedication can transform lives, we invite you to join our team.

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE : (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

• Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor (e.g., administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastrotomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; gives enemas, douches; collects specimens; performs dialysis treatments, operates hemodialysis equipment & monitors patient during procedure; assists physicians with physical exams, treatments & / or la boratory tests; assists in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation & / or restraining patients; administers controlled drugs such as narcotics & min or 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, patient kardex, team plan).
• Provides general nursing, direct care & / or p rogramming 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; repositions patients; responds to patient alarms; makes medical appointments for patients; escorts patients & assists with recreational activities; provides one to one group activities according to intervention stated on treatment plan).
• Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & t raining) to l ower-level direct care staff (e.g., hospital aides, orderlies, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients & attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., staff conferences, committees, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service training programs, nursing meetings) as assigned.
• Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nurses station & medication room / medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes & restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files).

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS :

Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures; pharmacology; client / patient care; first-aid; CPR; general hospital practices & procedures; agency, institutional, hospital or clinic practices & procedures; HIPAA regulations & standards; human relations; inventory control; employee training & development. Skill in use of medical equipment (e.g.,

understand manuals & verbal instructions associated with practical nursing; demonstrate dexterity to administer injections & perform medical treatments & strength to move, reposition or restrain patients.

()Developed after employment.

MIN CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

License to practice nursing as a LPN issued by Ohio Board of Nursing