Psychiatric​/DD Nurse

Compensation and Schedule

Base pay: $36.01 per hour, with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65. Additional supplements include $3.60 per hour for 3rd shift, $5.40 hourly recruitment supplement, and $1.50 shift differential for hours between 3 PM and 7 AM. Annual increases occur yearly, and a longevity supplement is added after five years of service. Starting pay with all supplements will be $45.01 for 3rd shift.

• 3rd Shift: 10:40 PM – 6:40 AM
• Every other weekend off
• Subject to mandatory hours

• Medication and treatment administration.
• Assess residents based on direct‑care staff concerns and post‑incident situations.
• Complete documentation: 24‑hour report, nursing notes, medication administration record, physician orders, and essential healthy lifestyle plans.
• Act as liaison with physicians, communicating medical concerns of residents and informing the team of treatment recommendations.
• Attend meetings such as medication reviews, admission/discharge conferences, and special team meetings.
• Assist with physical exams of individuals.
• Prepare and file medical related documents.
• Work every other weekend; mandatory hours required.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code.

Medical coverage available through Ohio Med plans, effective the first full month after hire. Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of service. Paid time off includes vacation, personal, and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; and childbirth/adoption leave. The state provides educational and professional development funding for union‑represented employees. Retirement benefits are provided through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: employees contribute 10% of salary, and the employer contributes 14%.

Deferred compensation is available through a 457(b) voluntary plan.