Licensed Practical Nurse - Southwest Ohio Recruitment

We are seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing healthcare teams at Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio Department of Mental Health, Ohio Department of Youth Services and the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.

Under the supervision of the head nurse, you will care for excellent care for patients and tend to their general comfort and well-being. Job duties include taking vital signs, changing bandages, administering medications, and monitoring the patient’s behavior for notable changes. Our ideal candidate has a compassionate attitude coupled with an impeccable bedside manner, as well as an ability to work in a fast-past environment.

Licensed Practical Nurse Duties and Responsibilities

Collect, track, and maintain patient history; record any new data

Take vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature

Administer medication; monitor medication doses and patient response

Change bandages, dressings, and feeding tubes as needed; insert and change catheters

Assist patients with personal hygiene

Help patients who need assistance eating and drinking

Collect specimens; deliver them to proper department

Set-up intravenous (IV) drip if state-certification allows

Provide emotional support to patients and patients' families; listen to concerns and feedback

Report any unusual or drastic changes in patient behavior or symptoms; seek help when needed

Ensure rooms are kept clean and sterile

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.

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, Medical Records, Medical Charting, Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Collaboration, Confidentiality

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.

Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an LPN to hold one multistate license (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states across the country.

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.