Psychiatric​/DD Nurse % Supplement & Supplement nd Shift

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

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!

• 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.
• 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 offers educational and professional development funding that varies based on union representation.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS):
  Retirement system; employee contributes 10% of salary; employer contributes 14% of salary. Visit OPERS for details.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Ohio 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-Diversity Affairso.gov.

Background checks and drug testing:
The final candidate will be subject to a criminal background check and urinalysis per state requirements.

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma-informed care agency focused on core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on health and safety, community participation, and meaningful employment opportunities.

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