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Who Are We?
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
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:
• Following direction of Registered Nurses and/or licensed physicians, provides patient care: performs skilled practical nursing procedures or treatments for clients in assigned work area(s) and/or in the clinic (e.g., inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes; irrigate ears and wounds; gives enemas, douches; collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum); apply sterile dressing, Ace bandages and elastic hose; apply topical ointments.) Assist physicians in examination (e.g., physical exams, treatments, etc.); collect data (e.g., pulse, blood pressure, temperature, weight, measurements, etc.) and assists in emergency (first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, restraining clients as required); administers immunizations, controlled medications (e.g. narcotics, tranquilizers) and non-controlled medications (e.g., aspirin, antibiotics, vitamins) in oral, rectal or injection form (i.e., intramuscular and subcutaneous), provides instructions and information to clients, families and guardians and habilitation staff regarding medication goals, side effects, direct affect, dosage change, etc.
• Maintains medication accountability records consistent with Medicaid/Medicare, Department, and professional standards, (e.g., Physician's Order Sheets, Kardex or Interdisciplinary Progress Notes, etc.) Signs utilization record for medications administered from night cabinet. Chart clients records, prepares and counts medication Utilizing Physician's Order Sheets transcribe medication orders to Kardex/ MAR client's permanent records (Kardex, MAR (medication administration record) or other established document); record medication administered in clients' charts. Observes and documents clients condition and responses to medication, treatment, behavior and other significant activities. Completes episodic illness plan (OPFR) per procedure.
• Provides general nursing, direct care and/or programming assistance (e.g., takes vital signs; assists with personal grooming and hygiene, bathing, etc., implement self-administered medication program (e.g., help clients recognize medication, color, instruction on side-effects, etc.); participate with other program staff in relating to client management and programs, intervention in various client behaviors, such as aggression, agitation, self injurious, etc.) Represents health services as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in meetings by providing input regarding self-medications, behaviors, medications, health problems, etc.; completes and presents assessments and plans that are reviewed and signed by RN. Collects data for nursing quarterly assessments and annual IPP information as assigned for RN to analyze and sign. Attends various meetings.
• Participates in various meetings, (Resident, interdisciplinary, special team meetings, Hab manager meetings, Monthly Nursing meetings, Continuing Education, Mandatory facility meetings. Provide work direction and training to direct care staff in providing health maintenance services of an unskilled nature, (e.g. bathing techniques, positioning, feet elevation, application of lotions, etc.)
• Prepares oral and written shift reports, interaction with pharmacy regarding medication maintain equipment and supplies. In the absence of an RN at the worksite, may be assigned charge duty with RN and/or physician on call.
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
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.
Who Are We?
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
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 designed 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.
• Following direction of Registered Nurses and/or licensed physicians, provides patient care: performs skilled practical nursing procedures or treatments for clients in assigned work area(s) and/or in the clinic (e.g., inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes; irrigate ears and wounds; gives enemas, douches; collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum); apply sterile dressing, Ace bandages and elastic hose; apply topical ointments.) Assist physicians in examination (e.g., physical exams, treatments, etc.); collect data (e.g., pulse, blood pressure, temperature, weight, measurements, etc.) and assists in emergency (first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, restraining clients as required); administers immunizations, controlled medications (e.g. narcotics, tranquilizers) and non-controlled medications (e.g., aspirin, antibiotics, vitamins) in oral, rectal or injection form (i.e., intramuscular and subcutaneous), provides instructions and information to clients, families and guardians and habilitation staff regarding medication goals, side effects, direct affect, dosage change, etc.
• Maintains medication accountability records consistent with Medicaid/Medicare, Department, and professional standards, (e.g., Physician's Order Sheets, Kardex or Interdisciplinary Progress Notes, etc.) Signs utilization record for medications administered from night cabinet. Chart clients records, prepares and counts medication Utilizing Physician's Order Sheets transcribe medication orders to Kardex/ MAR client's permanent records (Kardex, MAR (medication administration record) or other established document); record medication administered in clients' charts. Observes and documents clients condition and responses to medication, treatment, behavior and other significant activities. Completes episodic illness plan (OPFR) per procedure.
• Provides general nursing, direct care and/or programming assistance (e.g., takes vital signs; assists with personal grooming and hygiene, bathing, etc., implement self-administered medication program (e.g., help clients recognize medication, color, instruction on side-effects, etc.); participate with other program staff in relating to client management and programs, intervention in various client behaviors, such as aggression, agitation, self injurious, etc.) Represents health services as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in meetings by providing input regarding self-medications, behaviors, medications, health problems, etc.; completes and presents assessments and plans that are reviewed and signed by RN. Collects data for nursing quarterly assessments and annual IPP information as assigned for RN to analyze and sign. Attends various meetings.
• Participates in various meetings, (Resident, interdisciplinary, special team meetings, Hab manager meetings, Monthly Nursing meetings, Continuing Education, Mandatory facility meetings. Provide work direction and training to direct care staff in providing health maintenance services of an unskilled nature, (e.g. bathing techniques, positioning, feet elevation, application of lotions, etc.)
• Prepares oral and written shift reports, interaction with pharmacy regarding medication maintain equipment and supplies. In the absence of an RN at the worksite, may be assigned charge duty with RN and/or physician on call.
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 premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- 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 that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- 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.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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.
