What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
What you would do as a Licensed Practical Nurse at NODC:
Performs nursing procedures under direction of psychiatric/MR Nurse: transcribes physician's orders; administers controlled (e.g., narcotics, minor tranquilizers) & non-controlled (e.g., aspirin) physician prescribed medications in oral, rectal, topical or injection form & physician ordered treatments (e.g., administers oxygen, applies sterile dressings, inserts catheters, reinserts gastrostomy tubes, suctions, collects specimens) to residents with mental retardation & developmental disabilities; checks residents for positive & negative reactions to medications &/or treatments; reports negative reactions to Psychiatric/MR Nurse &/or physician immediately & documents incident; assists physician(s) (e.g., with physical exams, treatment, &/or laboratory tests); treats medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation) & responds to other emergencies (e.g., restrains residents, applies Heimlich maneuver, in case of fire evacuates residents); charts resident records; prepares & counts medication; orders medication; provides medication instructions to residents & other staff members; orders equipment & supplies (e.g., forms, sterile supplies, catheters, tube feeding equipment) to meet needs of each resident.
Provides general nursing to residents , takes vital signs, assists with personal hygiene, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility); assists in training of residents in the above areas; observes, documents & reports residents' condition(s) (e.g., symptoms of illness, medication reactions, resident behavior response to treatment) to Psychiatric/MR Nurse &/or physician; assists Psychiatric/MR Nurse with resident's documentation & quarterly Health Assessments & Nursing Care Plan; implements Nursing Care Plan to meet established goals for each resident (e.g., assures medication is delivered & taken as prescribed & that residents have adequate intake & output of fluids); maintains medical records & performs clerical tasks (e.g., filing, duplicating, answering phone) as required by NODC Directives & Nursing Policy & Procedures; monitors resident’s medical files monthly. Monitors & maintains adequate nursing/medical supplies on the units; attends specials, annuals, & placement meetings; directs TPW's in providing unskilled health care to residents; assists Psychiatric/MR Nurse in orientation of new employees; mentors nursing students during clinical rotation when needed; assists Psych/MR Nurse with data collection for admissions/discharges; communicates (i.e., verbally & in writing) significant information to immediate supervisor & staff members of all shifts; performs other related duties (e.g., participates in in-services (e.g., first aid, fire safety, CPR, PACES); attends meetings, workshops & seminars; serves on NODC committees; participates in the Quality Assurance process; monitors environment of living units for Health, Safety & Sanitation; reports &/or corrects violations).
What’s in it for you - the benefits of working for the State of Ohio:
Benefits
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, ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
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
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Chanel Dunbar
Unposting Date
Jun 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Northwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation
$26.76-$33.52
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
3pm-11pm or 1:45pm-11:45pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Medical
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Customer Focus, Managing Meetings, Responsiveness, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Join Our Team! Accepting applications for Psychiatric/DD Nurse The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.
Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support
Performs nursing procedures under direction of psychiatric/MR Nurse: transcribes physician's orders; administers controlled (e.g., narcotics, minor tranquilizers) & non-controlled (e.g., aspirin) physician prescribed medications in oral, rectal, topical or injection form & physician ordered treatments (e.g., administers oxygen, applies sterile dressings, inserts catheters, reinserts gastrostomy tubes, suctions, collects specimens) to residents with mental retardation & developmental disabilities; checks residents for positive & negative reactions to medications &/or treatments; reports negative reactions to Psychiatric/MR Nurse &/or physician immediately & documents incident; assists physician(s) (e.g., with physical exams, treatment, &/or laboratory tests); treats medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation) & responds to other emergencies (e.g., restrains residents, applies Heimlich maneuver, in case of fire evacuates residents); charts resident records; prepares & counts medication; orders medication; provides medication instructions to residents & other staff members; orders equipment & supplies (e.g., forms, sterile supplies, catheters, tube feeding equipment) to meet needs of each resident.
Provides general nursing to residents , takes vital signs, assists with personal hygiene, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility); assists in training of residents in the above areas; observes, documents & reports residents' condition(s) (e.g., symptoms of illness, medication reactions, resident behavior response to treatment) to Psychiatric/MR Nurse &/or physician; assists Psychiatric/MR Nurse with resident's documentation & quarterly Health Assessments & Nursing Care Plan; implements Nursing Care Plan to meet established goals for each resident (e.g., assures medication is delivered & taken as prescribed & that residents have adequate intake & output of fluids); maintains medical records & performs clerical tasks (e.g., filing, duplicating, answering phone) as required by NODC Directives & Nursing Policy & Procedures; monitors resident’s medical files monthly. Monitors & maintains adequate nursing/medical supplies on the units; attends specials, annuals, & placement meetings; directs TPW's in providing unskilled health care to residents; assists Psychiatric/MR Nurse in orientation of new employees; mentors nursing students during clinical rotation when needed; assists Psych/MR Nurse with data collection for admissions/discharges; communicates (i.e., verbally & in writing) significant information to immediate supervisor & staff members of all shifts; performs other related duties (e.g., participates in in-services (e.g., first aid, fire safety, CPR, PACES); attends meetings, workshops & seminars; serves on NODC committees; participates in the Quality Assurance process; monitors environment of living units for Health, Safety & Sanitation; reports &/or corrects violations).
What’s in it for you - the benefits of working for the State of Ohio:
Benefits
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, ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are available the first full month following hire.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance is available the first full month following hire and there are no payroll premiums for these benefits.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding.
- 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.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
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
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Chanel Dunbar
Unposting Date
Jun 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Northwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation
$26.76-$33.52
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
3pm-11pm or 1:45pm-11:45pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Medical
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Customer Focus, Managing Meetings, Responsiveness, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Join Our Team! Accepting applications for Psychiatric/DD Nurse The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.
Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support
- Inclusion
- Partnership
- Respect
Salary : $27 - $34