Psychiatric​/DD Nurse Part time Supplement Supplement nd and 3rd shifts

Overview

Psychiatric/DD Nurse (PT) (240008G5)

Organization:
Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center

Unposting Date:
Ongoing

Work Location:

Columbus Developmental Center 1601 West Broad Street Columbus

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $34.96 - $48.90

Schedule:

Full-time

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill:
Nursing

Technical

Skills:

Medical Charting, Medication Management, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical

Professional

Skills:

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality

At the direction of the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director, assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents (e.g., nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician orders, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medical administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs) as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift; participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor;

responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate. Fills in for psychiatric meetings as necessary & works with physicians on a rotating basis (e.g., setting up charts, verifying orders written from physician consults). Responsible for processing physician orders (e.g., labs, x-rays, medical appointments), enters physician orders into computerized records & communicates change of resident status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members.

Schedule follow-up care of residents with physicians as needed & communicates medical appointments to appropriate personnel. Assess & review preventative health screening forms & ensures quarterly physical exams are completed on residents. Assists in feeding, grooming & self-care. Evaluates client and staff injuries & administers & records first aid as necessary. Responds to medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.)

& assists in decision making in supervisor’s absence.

Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client’s physician pursuant to client health conditions. Submits reports to supervisor (e.g., IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments). Develops, implements & evaluates client self-medication programs. Provides health teaching & direction to family, staff & clients as directed.

Assists in orienting training of new staff. Conducts & participates in In-Service trainings sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input on Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures proper maintenance & security of the drug cupboard as appropriate).

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:

• $34.96 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65

  • Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

  • Additional $3.50 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift

  • Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.24 per hour

  • Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

RNs can receive Cost of Living increases every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

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

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