Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse Hospital Northfield, Ohio Full T at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Northfield, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administering Medications, General Nursing, Direct Patient Care, Taking Vital Signs, Escorting Patients, Group Activities, Team Collaboration, Staff Assistance, Active Treatment Participation, Observation, Documentation, Reporting Patient Condition

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state. What you’ll do at DBH: Administers controlled and non-controled medications Provide general nursing and direct care to patients Take patients vital signs as directed Escort patients Provide group activities Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team Provide assistance and direction to lower level nursing staff Attend and participate in active treatment groups and meetings Observes, document, and report patient's condition 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. Normal working hours will be determined by the shift. This position is located at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. 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. Additional Salary / Appointment Information: 3%25 increase July 1, 2026. Longevity supplement after 5 years of service 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. Job Skills: Nursing 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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will administer controlled and non-controlled medications, provide general nursing care, take vital signs, and escort patients. Responsibilities also include participating in group activities, serving on a multi-disciplinary team, and assisting lower-level nursing staff.