Licensed Practical Nurse (Part Time)
Location: 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 | Schedule: Permanent Part‑Time, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM | Compensation: $27.56/hr (OCSEA Pay Range Schedule, Step 1) | Union: OCSEA/AFSCME | Contact: Donita Alcodray, 419‑381‑1881
About the role
At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office in Columbus. DBH values service‑oriented, collaborative, value‑driven, innovative, and urgent approaches. Our team advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to an inclusive, stigma‑free environment that supports wellness, second‑chance hiring, and recovery‑informed policies.
Responsibilities
- 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 as a fundamental multi‑disciplinary team member creating a safe, positive environment through safety and observation rounds and group facilitation
Qualifications
- License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code
- Proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration
- Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code
- Official transcripts required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application; must be submitted within five business days of request (website printouts not accepted)
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
- Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick leave) and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.)
- Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Pay & schedule
Hourly rate starts at $27.56 (Step 1 of OCSEA Pay Range Schedule) with opportunity for increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter. Shifts: 1st (7:00 AM–3:30 PM), 2nd (3:00 PM–11:30 PM), 3rd (11:00 PM–7:30 AM); weekends and holidays as needed. Position is covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit.