Psychiatric​/DD Nurse - 1st Shift - Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients, 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 for patients and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery.
• Contribute vital input on records, plans, and reports.
• Facilitate patient group activities.
• Utilize approved de‑escalation techniques, support behavioral plans, and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Provide supportive interactions, encourage coping skills, and maintain a safe and structured environment.
• Promote dignity, respect, patient rights, and trauma‑informed practices.

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

• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Nursing
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical Charting, Medication Management
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality, Adaptability

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.

Hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range beginning at step 1 of the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 7:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614.

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 employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, the state prison systems, and the central office. DBH values include Service‑Oriented, Collaborative, Value‑Driven, Innovative, and a Strong Sense of Urgency.