Licensed Practical Nurse CSN ITT

Primary Location

:

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield

Work Locations

:

Northcoast Behavioral Health

1756 Sagamore Road

Northfield 44067

Organization

:

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Classified Indicator:

Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt:

Bargaining Unit

Schedule

:

Full-time

Work Hours:
8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm (M-F)

Compensation:

$ $30.55

Unposting Date

:

Ongoing

Primary Job Skill

:

Nursing

Technical Skills:

Basic Medical Procedures

Professional Skills:

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Confidentiality

Agency Contact Name:

Bernadette Dudley

Agency Contact Information:

Ext. 2335

Licensed Practical Nurse CSN ITT TL)

Job Duties

About Us:

Who We Are:

We provide statewide leadership of highly valued mental health & addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery at OhioMHAS

We are looking for team members who will serve compassionately, contribute & collaborate, deliver quality and be accountable.

What We Do:

OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.

Position Location:

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare - CSN

4325 South Green Road

Highland Hills, Ohio 44128

Salary Information:

$ $30.55

Work Hours:

8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm M-F (Unusual or Rotating Shift; Flex as needed to meet operational needs)

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at

What You'll Do:

Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist or optometrist (e.g., administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing; adheres to infection control practices; inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes; suctions; irrigates wounds; fives enemas, douches; 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 proving general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients); precepts & provides direction to new LPN staff as assigned; attends & participated 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 & stocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files); ensures security of word unit.

(CSN Specific)

Provides med/somatic services &/or Community Program Support Treatment (CPST) services as defined in OhioMHAS Medicaid Standards & completes applicable documentation for the Cuyahoga outpatient team & residential program as assigned; maintains 60% productivity rate for time spent in direct service; documents interventions in client record; assists in developing & attaining goals & objectives established in Individual Service Plan (ISP)/Residential Service Plan (RSP); participates regularly in treatment planning meetings to develop & update plans; participates in other community based meetings as necessary to facilitate client attainment of goals; orders mediation; transcribes & verifies physician orders; prescriptions; provides med education; med instruction & teaches self-administration of meds to clients & other team members in coordination with psychiatrist/RN; coordinates medication monitoring with other team members & monitors client's response to medication s; troubleshoots & intervenes regarding potential medication side effects & errors & other issues related to client's medication; participates in intake & discharge planning process/meetings & completes applicable documentation.

What's in it for you:

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 available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed [eligibility period]). Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a unionexempt employee or a unionrepresented employee.

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.

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 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 WorkplaceThe 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.

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., respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff); hypodermics; operation of personal computer.

Ability to understand practical field of study; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action; develop good rapport with patients &/or residents; 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. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

At OhioMHAS 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.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at or

Background Check Information Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use.

The state will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result.

An applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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