Behavioral Health RN Hospital

Overview

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Assess and evaluate nursing/medical needs of patients
• Initiate and direct implementation of the nursing care plan
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior and condition
• Administer medications and treatment as ordered by the physician
• Assist with physical examinations
• Respond to emergency situations
• Directs delivery of and evaluate psychiatric/nursing care of patients delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff
• Prepare, review, implement and update records/reports/plans
• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule
. This position is located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio
. Shifts are to be Determined.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked from 3:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Additional $3.50 per hour retention supplement for hours worked from 3:00 - 7:00 am
• Additional hourly retention supplements available for education and certifications
• July 1, 2026, 3% pay increase
• Longevity supplement after 5 years of service
• Service supplement 2% at 12-24 months; 4% at 25-48 months; and 5% at 49 plus months

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

Job

Skills:

Nursing

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization
Behavioral Health - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information
Bernadette Dudley  Ext. 2335

Unposting Date
Ongoing

Work Location
Northcoast Behavioral Health

Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield

Compensation
$72,717 - $101,712

Schedule
Full-time

Work Hours
Variable

Classified Indicator
Classified

Union
1199

Primary Job Skill
Nursing

Technical Skills
Nursing

Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Delegation

Agency Overview
Psych/DD Nurse (RN)

Who We Are
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…