Mental Health Licensed Practical Nurse -1st Shift - Hiring Incentive $1,000
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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
1756 Sagamore Road
Northfield, Ohio 44067
Salary Information
$24.39 - $30.55 per hour
Work Hours
7:00 am - 9.50 pm (Rotating Weekends)
What You'll Do
Population aged served – 18 years & older. May be required to work mandatory overtime. This position requires valid practical nurse license by Ohio Board of Nursing Education & Nurse Registration. Must also have one of the following to verify appropriate preparation to administer medication: Practical Nurse Educators (OOPNES), or Ohio Board of Nursing. Serves member of a multi-disciplinary team, performs skilled practical nursing procedures & treatment to clients assigned to unit: applies sterile dressing; collects specimens as directed by physician; assists physicians with physical exams & treatments; assists in emergencies (e.g., first-aid, restraining patients, code assists); administers controlled (e.g., narcotics, minor tranquilizers) & non-controlled (e.g., aspirin) medication in oral, rectal or injection form; provides medication instruction to patients; facilitates & supports Mental Health Recovery for individuals with severe & persistent mental illness.
Maintains all medication for clients assigned to unit: utilize Ohio Department of Mental Health approved office productivity software, approved intra & Internet resources & information systems in a appropriate work related manner as specified in the NBH Personal Computer Usage Guidelines for Employees; updates & maintains medication accountability records; charts medication given to clients in patient medical charts; prepares & counts medication; maintains medication stock, equipment & supplies for unit.
Provides general nursing & direct care to client & newly admitted clients assigned to unit: takes patient vital signs daily or as directed; assists client with personal hygiene, bathing, or daily living activities; administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops; assists with or escorts patients to treatments, appointments &/or hospital recreational activities; provides one to one group activities according to the individualized treatment plan.
Provides assistance &/or direction to lower level nursing staff: gives work direction, orientation & training to other LPNs, nurses aides assigned to unit in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding); attends & participates in Active Treatment Groups; attends & participates in treatment team meetings, providing information regarding alterations in patient behavior; plans & recommends changes in treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses to treatment & medication; attends all relevant meetings, training classes, seminars & in-services; maintains mandated competencies.
Observes, documents & reports clients condition in chart, progress notes & other reports: makes observation & documents client response to group; document client response to medication, treatment & other activities & progress; prepares unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs; makes appointments for clients; orders &/or delivers personal supplies (e.g., shampoo, soap, pens) to clients; performs clerical tasks (e.g., filing, duplicating, answering phones).
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 yearChildbirth/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 union-exempt employee or a union-represented 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.
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
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield
Work Locations
Northcoast Behavioral Health
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Classified Indicator
Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7:00 am - 9:50 pm
Compensation
$24.39 - $30.55
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Medical
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Reasoning, Observation
Agency Contact Name
Bernadette Dudley
Agency Contact Information
330-467-7131 Ext. 2335
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