Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director

State of Ohio • Georgetown, OH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director plans, directs, and manages general and psychiatric/developmental-disability nursing services and programs at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. The position develops and implements nursing policies and procedures, coordinates quality assurance and performance improvement, and monitors compliance with external reviewers and applicable requirements. It investigates unusual resident-care or unit-management problems and serves as a consultant and liaison to nursing staff, other departments, and community and government agencies.

The Director supervises nursing personnel and participates in recruiting, interviewing, appointments, performance evaluations, leave decisions, discipline, grievance resolution, staff meetings, and counseling. The role evaluates nursing services to improve resident care and staff utilization; directs orientation and in-service training; participates in health-related meetings and committees; and represents nursing in institutional planning. The Director reviews records and reports, provides periodic updates to the Nursing Home Administrator, and meets regularly with the Medical Director to establish and meet resident-care objectives. The position has written administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for nursing staff functions and activities.

This is a permanent, full-time, unclassified position at the Veterans Services Georgetown location. The scheduled work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting pay is $53.91 per hour. The Ohio Veterans Homes provide trauma-informed, long-term nursing care to veterans, and the agency emphasizes an inclusive work environment and employee development.

Requirements

• Current Ohio license as a registered professional nurse, issued by the Board of Nursing, and nursing registration under Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• 36 months of experience in psychiatric nursing or in delivering nursing services to people with developmental disabilities.
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in nursing.
• 30 months of training or experience in management.
• 30 months of training or experience in supervision.
• 18 months of training or experience in public relations.
• 18 months of training or experience in counseling.
• Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications may substitute for experience requirements, but not for mandated licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage general and psychiatric/developmental-disability nursing services and programs.
• Plan, organize, develop, and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Coordinate nursing department quality assurance and/or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), and monitor compliance with external reviewers.
• Investigate unusual problems involving resident care or house, unit, or program management.
• Serve as a consultant and liaison to nursing staff, other clinical and administrative staff, and community and government agencies.
• Develop and write the nursing policy and procedure manual, and assist with preparation and administration of the departmental budget.
• Supervise nursing personnel; recruit, interview, and recommend nursing staff appointments; complete performance evaluations; approve or disapprove leave; recommend or implement disciplinary action; hear and adjust grievances; conduct staff meetings; and counsel and advise staff.
• Analyze and evaluate nursing and related services to improve resident care and staff utilization.
• Plan and direct orientation and in-service training for professional and nonprofessional nursing staff.
• Conduct or attend department, QAPI, pharmacy, infection control, health and safety, utilization review, and other health-related meetings, and serve on committees.
• Represent nursing services in institutional planning; review and monitor records and reports; and provide periodic information about nursing care, personnel matters, and administrative issues to the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Meet regularly with the Medical Director to discuss resident-care issues and ensure care objectives are established and met.
• Maintain written administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for nursing staff functions and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, beginning the first of the month following the start date, subject to eligibility.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period.
• Vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.
• Multiple scheduled pay increases over years of service.
• Longevity increases beginning in the fifth year of service and increasing with continued State service.
• Credit union benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director