2nd Shift Mental Health​/Psychiatric Nurse; RN

Position: 2nd Shift Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

2nd Shift Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse (RN) (250008PT)

Agency Contact:

Unposting Date:
Ongoing

Work Location

Central Ohio Behavioral Health, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Schedule

Full‑time, 2nd shift 2:30 pm – 11 pm or 3rd shift 10:30 pm – 7 am; 5 eight‑hour shifts per week for full‑time, 2 or 3 for part‑time, with alternating weekend rotation.

Compensation

$34.96 – $48.90 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential and a $3.50 PM hours supplement for hours worked between 3 pm and 7 am.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Medication Management
• Behavioral Health
• Mental Health
• Adaptiability
• Attention to Detail
• Building Trust
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Emotional Intelligence
• Priority Setting

What You’ll Do

• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member, creating and executing treatment plans.
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication and treatment.
• As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care, providing support and direction for staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery.
• Contribute vital input on records, plans, and reports.
• Facilitate patient group activities.

Benefits Overview

• Health insurance upon hire; state pays 85% of premiums for full‑time, 50% for part‑time.
• Free dental, vision and basic life insurance for union members (after eligibility period).
• Up to $1,000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse.
• Up to 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included.
• Yearly PTO cash‑out option.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave.
• Up to $3,000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (state contributes 14%).
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan.

Additional Requirements

• Complete a 3‑week full‑time orientation.
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Training and development required to remain in the classification.
• Biennial renewal of RN licensure in Ohio.

Qualifications

Current license as a registered professional nurse in Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing.

Required educational transcripts for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Official transcripts must be submitted before a formal offer; failure to provide within five business days results in disqualification.

Job

Skills:

Nursing Technical

Skills:

Medication Management, Mental Health, Therapeutic Services Professional

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Coaching, Collaboration, Motivating Others, Decision Making, Delegation, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting

Application Procedures

Apply online through the Ohio Civil Service Application (careers.ohio.gov). All applicants must provide evidence of qualifications, experience, education, and training within their application. Supplemental questions must be fully supported by the application content.

Background Check & Drug‑Free Workplace

Selected candidates will undergo a criminal background check. The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. The position may be subject to additional restrictions under the Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).

Equal Opportunity

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation. The State of Ohio is a model employer for individuals with disabilities. All applicants are encouraged to request a reasonable accommodation.

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