Psychiatric​/DD Nurse % Supplement %Supplement nd Shift

Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are institutionalized, initiates & directs implementation of
nursing care plan, observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments &
therapeutic activities, coordinates clinical & medical appointments, provides professional nursing care (i.e., administers
medications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assists
in feeding & grooming patients when needed, responsible for patient/family teaching & responds to emergencies.
Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication
administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment & assists in orienting & training new nursing
services employees.
Prepares & reviews records & reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers,
admissions & discharges), updates nursing care plans, transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders, writes & reviews
treatment plans & writes nursing summaries.
Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings & conferences & attends, conducts &
participates in in-service training sessions/programs.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training &
development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations*; counseling*. Skill
in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful,
concise & accurate reports; demonstrate physical fitness.

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

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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

Employee Development Funds

• 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.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• 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.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the
  Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training & development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations*, counseling*. Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrates physical fitness.

Job

Skills:

Nursing