Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health - 2nd Shift

What you’ll do at COBH

• · Provide medication, education, and empowerment to individuals. · Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication. · Monitor patient health including vital signs, treatment plan progress, and activity participation. · Serve in a fundamental role as a multi-disciplinary team member that creates a safe and positive environment through safety and observation rounds and group facilitation. 2nd shift available, weekend rotations. These positions receive a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract. Must be able to complete a 4-week training/orientation. May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 10 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. This position is located at COBH at 2200 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43223. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
• What is 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: Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85%25 of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year) Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse Guaranteed 11 paid holidays Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option Childbirth/Adoption Leave Up to $5000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities Public Service
• Loan
• Forgiveness program
• Ohio
• Public
• Employees
• Retirement
• System: state of Ohio contributes 14%25, visit website for more information OPERS Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

Position Qualifications

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.
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• Job
• Skill:
• Mental
• Health
• Technical
• Skills:
• Behavioral
• Health
• Professional
• Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication *Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.