Licensed Practical Nurse

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cimg src=%22https://dodd.ohio.gov/static/assets/Logo_Assets/Ohio-Agency-Logo-Department-of-Developmental-Disabilities-HORZ-RGB_v2.png%22 alt=%22%22 width=%22466%22 height=%22151%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Ciframe width=%22640%22 height=%22360%22 src=%22https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q8P-BOkFh-E%22 title=%22Gallipolis Developmental Center Recruitment Video%22 frameborder=%220%22 allow=%22accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share%22 referrerpolicy=%22strict-origin-when-cross-origin%22 allowfullscreen=%22allowfullscreen%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:11px;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#0070c0;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJoin Our Team at Gallipolis Developmental Center!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#0070c0;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAccepting applications for%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#0070c0;font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E Licensed Practical Nurse -%26nbsp; Two (2)Full-Time%26nbsp; Position Available%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Us:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#333333;font-size:12pt;%22%3EThe 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%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color:blue;%22 href=%22https://dodd.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/dodd/home%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#0563c1;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cu%3Ehere%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#333333;font-size:12pt;%22%3E.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:#333333;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe Gallipolis Developmental Center is located along the Ohio River within the historic city of Gallipolis.%26nbsp; 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-autospace:none;%22%3EAdminister nursing care within scope of practice as outlined in section 4723.01 to 4723.40 of the Ohio Revised Code.%26nbsp; Works under direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, or Optometrist.%26nbsp; 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)%26nbsp; Observes, documents and reports patient conditions and takes appropriate actions, Provides thorough and knowledgeable report of patient needs to RN/Physician. %26nbsp;Provides patient teaching. Monitors patients during and as follow-up for procedures.%26nbsp; Assists RN and Physician as needed.%26nbsp; Responds to Emergencies, provides first aid, performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, uses and directs use of AED in emergency.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMaintains medical accountability records and prepares related reports/forms (e.g.,%26nbsp;charts/patient records, medication administration records, unusual incident%26nbsp;forms, %3C/span%3Eseizure%26nbsp;documentation forms, restraints logs, and other forms as%26nbsp;required) Completes thorough and knowledgeable documentation, Verifies and implements Physician’s orders.%26nbsp; Completes and maintains controlled drug%26nbsp;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).%26nbsp; Communicates with pharmacy as needed to maintain medication stocks.%26nbsp; Maintains assigned medical work areas (i.e., cleans equipment/carts cabinets/storage areas) provides daily cleaning.%26nbsp; Provides clerical tasks (i.e., answers phones, files, copies, faxes). Provides general nursing care Assists and provides work direction, orientation and training%26nbsp;as needed to lower-level direct staff in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., feeding, dressing, bathing, transferring and repositioning).%26nbsp; Attends Medical appointments%26nbsp;as needed, attends and participates in meetings as needed.%26nbsp; 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%26nbsp;nursing needs or anything pertaining to the needs of nursing personnel.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-autospace:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#e03e2d;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-autospace:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EMandatory Overtime is Required of this Position.%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat’s in it for you:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAt 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%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3ETotal Rewards website%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E! Our benefits package includes:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EMedical Coverage%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EQuality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EDental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDental, vision and basic life insurance%26nbsp;premiums are free%26nbsp;after one year of continuous service.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3ETime Away From Work and Work/Life Balance%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPaid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E11 paid holidays per year%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EChildbirth/Adoption leave%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EOhio Public Employees Retirement System%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EOPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.%26nbsp; The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.%26nbsp; The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.%26nbsp; Visit the%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.opers.org/%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EOPERS website%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%26nbsp;for more information.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EDeferred Compensation%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EThe Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.ohio457.org/%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EOhio Deferred Compensation website%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%26nbsp;for more information.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EOhio 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. %3C/span%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan data-teams=%22true%22%3ETo request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E
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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.

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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

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• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive result will not be offered employment. 

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Gallipolis Developmental Cente, 2500 Ohio Avenue, Gallipolis, 45631-1699
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County
Compensation: $27.56-$34.53/hour
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 40
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Medical, Nursing, Medical records
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Teamwork, Verbal Communication