Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

9d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

As a Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RN you will be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care. You will serve a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients, creating and executing their treatment plans. You will observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment. You will serve as charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients on your unit and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery. You will contribute vital input on records, plans, and reports and facilitate patient group activities. 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. Normal working hours are five 8-hour shifts per week for full-time. The opening is second shift, which is 2:30PM – 11:00PM with an every other weekend rotation. This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223. Additional Salary / Appointment Information: Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift. Additional 10% pay Supplement ($3.60 per hour) for hours worked 3:00 pm – 7:00 am. Additional hourly retention supplements available for educational degrees, professional certifications, and service time at COBH (up to 15%). Yearly cost of living increases per the 1199 contract. Periodic step increases, the first of which is awarded after 180 days of employment! Additional longevity pay supplement after 5 years of service! Please note: ALL positions must be able to complete a 3-week (business days Monday – Friday) 7:30am – 4:00pm full-time orientation for first three weeks of employment, even if doing a part-time position. May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior. Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment. Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse required.

Requirements

Current license as registered nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code
Medication Management
Mental Health
Therapeutical Services
Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Building Trust
Coaching
Collaboration
Motivating Others
Decision Making
Delegation
Emotional Intelligence
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Priority Setting
Ability to complete a 3-week (business days Monday – Friday) 7:30am – 4:00pm full-time orientation for first three weeks of employment
Ability to undergo a criminal background check
Ability to undergo urinalysis to test for illegal drug use

Nice To Haves

Official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application must be submitted 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.
Academic validity of the degree-granting institution will be evaluated by Ohio DBH.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care
Serving as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients, creating and executing their treatment plans
Observing, evaluating, and recording patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment
Serving as charge nurse, initiating and directing psychiatric and nursing care for patients on your unit
Providing support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
Contributing vital input on records, plans, and reports
Facilitating patient group activities

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Yearly cost of living increases per the 1199 contract
Periodic step increases
Additional longevity pay supplement after 5 years of service
Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
Additional 10% pay Supplement ($3.60 per hour) for hours worked 3:00 pm – 7:00 am
Additional hourly retention supplements available for educational degrees, professional certifications, and service time at COBH (up to 15%)