Licensed Practical Nurse - $1000 Hiring Incentive Apply
Licensed Practical Nurse - $1000 Hiring Incentive
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The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We oversee a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Tiffin Developmental Center is located in the northwest region of Ohio and is home to both adults and youth with developmental disabilities.
DODD Core Values:
To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve and their families.
- Kindness & Empathy - All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners and each other.
- Collaboration - We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
- Transparency - We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
- Quality Innovation - The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
- Inclusiveness - Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designated to ensure that every person is treated equally and every voice is heard fairly.
- Accountability - We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.
Whats 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 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 employees 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
Professional Skills: Attention to detail, Confidentiality, Responsiveness, Teamwork and Time Management
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Human Services, Medical, Medical Charting and Nursing
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.
May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
Background Check Information
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 hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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.
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.
(*)Developed after employment.
