Psychiatric/DD Nurse Manager

State of Ohio•Sandusky, OH

3d•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. This position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality assurance programs, developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures, and serving as a liaison between nursing/medical services and other disciplines. The role assumes leadership of nursing personnel on a designated nursing unit, prepares for audits and surveys, and assists with quality improvement projects and clinical metrics. The manager also develops, implements, and evaluates the agency’s Wound Care Program, acts as a resource person, and leads the investigation, tracking, and reporting of sentinel and adverse events. All other duties as assigned will also be part of the responsibilities. Schedule details will be discussed at the interview.

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 experience in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities
Completion of undergraduate core program in nursing
18 months training or 18 months experience in supervision
18 months training or 18 months experience in management
12 months training or 12 months experience in counseling
12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations
Must apply on-line through the posting website
Clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting in your online application
Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed

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

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
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)