Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse (RN) - First and Second Shift Available

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Mental Health/Psychiatric RN you will: Be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care Serve a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing their treatment plans Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment 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 Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports 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 . This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223 .

Requirements

• Requires current license as registered nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.
• 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.
• ALL positions must be able to complete a 3-week (business days Monday-Friday) 7:30am-4pm 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

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care
• Serve a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing their treatment plans
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment
• 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
• Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports
• Facilitate 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 )
• Health insurance upon hire
• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For full-time employees, the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums and for part-time employees the state pays 50%. Health insurance has low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)!
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period .
• Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
• Up to 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire ; pro-rated for part-time positions.
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays!
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• RNs working here at COBH are eligible for the following loan forgiveness and loan repayment programs: Public Service Loan Forgiveness program , Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program , STAR Loan Repayment Program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: the state of Ohio contributes 14%! Visit website for more information
• OPERS Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information
• Yearly cost of living increases on July 1st per the 1199 contract
• Earn periodic step increases (the first one is earned after your first 180-days of employment!)
• COBH service supplements awarded after 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years of service!
• State longevity supplements awarded yearly. Earned yearly starting with 5 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees