Psychiatric/DD Nurse Manager (ADON)

State of Ohio • Sandusky, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care facilities focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).

Requirements

• Current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
• 36 months of experience in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in nursing.
• 18 months of training or 18 months of experience in supervision.
• 18 months of training or 18 months of experience in management.
• 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in counseling.
• 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in public relations.
• Must apply on-line through the posting website.
• Must clearly describe how minimum qualifications are met on the application.
• Must provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form.
• New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Final applicant selected may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, implementation & monitoring of quality assurance programs.
• Development & implementation of nursing policies & procedures.
• Serves as liaison between nursing/medical services & other disciplines.
• Assumes leadership of nursing personnel (RN, LPN, STNAs & support personnel) on designated nursing unit.
• Prepares for on-site clinical & operational audits & annual surveys.
• Assisting with development & monitoring of quality improvement projects & clinical metrics.
• Develops, implements, & evaluates the agency’s Wound Care Program.
• Acts as resource person to department heads/supervisors and the agency.
• Leads the investigating, tracking, & reporting sentinel events & adverse events.
• All other duties as assigned.

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)
• Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree