Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director - 5% Recruitment Supplement

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director works under administrative direction and is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing services throughout the nursing department. The role requires professional nursing management knowledge and includes supervising nursing personnel in nursing administration and patient care for people with developmental disabilities.

The Director oversees nursing administration and client care across the facility’s nursing areas, establishes nursing responsibilities, policies, philosophy, and objectives, maintains practice standards, and ensures appropriate staffing. The position coordinates nursing services with other departments and community health care agencies, supports compatible nursing services in individual treatment plans, and oversees staff training and infection-control activities. The Director also advises administration on nursing budgets and personnel needs and serves on administrative and facility committees.

The position provides professional and administrative supervision of nursing staff, participates in recruitment and hiring recommendations, reviews nursing licenses, and investigates complaints, injuries, and potential work-rule infractions. The Nurse Director prepares reports on medical and nursing care for individuals served by DODD and develops corrective plans as needed. The position is permanent, full-time, and based at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center in Toledo, Ohio. Travel throughout Ohio is required and may involve overnight stays.

Requirements

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing, and nursing registration under Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code.
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in nursing.
• 36 months of experience in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities.
• 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 the required licensure.
• Willingness and ability to secure a driver license or supply personal transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout Ohio; travel may require overnight stays.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-appointment urinalysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate delivery of all nursing services in the nursing department.
• Plan and direct nursing administration and client care across all nursing areas of the facility.
• Define nursing responsibilities and assign staff to appropriate duties and areas.
• Define nursing policies, philosophy, and objectives; maintain standards of practice.
• Ensure the scheduling office is aware of staffing needs.
• Act administratively for Health Services staff in the absence of the Medical Director.
• Write and update policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions for nursing levels.
• Coordinate in-service training for nursing staff and provide employee orientation and infection-control and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Coordinate nursing services with other departments and establish communication and liaison with community health care agencies.
• Ensure treatment plans provide for and are compatible with nursing services required by ICF/MR and Senate Bill 336.
• Recruit, interview, and recommend applicants for nursing and related positions.
• Provide professional and administrative supervision of nursing staff.
• Advise administration on budget and personnel needs; assess nursing-care levels and budgetary needs and make recommendations to the Medical Director.
• Serve on facility administrative staff and standing committees, hold routine meetings with nursing staff, attend departmental meetings and seminars, and perform related functions as directed by the Medical Director.
• Monitor infection-control issues and initiate necessary interventions.
• Attend MUI committee meetings and prepare regular Nurse Reviewer reports on medical and nursing care for individuals served by DODD.
• Investigate complaints concerning mistreatment, improper care, or work-rule infractions; report infractions and discipline staff as required.
• Investigate employee injuries, complete necessary reports, identify problems, and develop plans of correction.
• Plan and supervise medical staff providing care to people with developmental disabilities.
• Evaluate and counsel nursing staff and routinely review license renewals for licensed nursing personnel.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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