Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is hiring a Psychiatric/DD Nursing Supervisor for Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, Ohio. The supervisor oversees and coordinates nursing services for patients in the main and Moritz buildings during the assigned shift, working with other exempt nursing leadership. The role provides clinical oversight during psychiatric and medical emergencies, supports timely staff briefings and accurate completion of records, and maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu focused on quality patient care.

The supervisor handles admission requests and assessments, collaborates with physicians regarding admission suitability, makes rounds, completes shift reports, serves as a contact for families and external agencies, and coordinates off-ground appointments. The position also supports regulatory compliance, staffing and leave decisions, overtime management, and the coaching, mentoring, and continuing education of staff.

This is a permanent, full-time, hourly position on second shift, normally five 8-hour shifts per week from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is located at 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Compensation is $44.38–$63.41 per hour. The role requires an active Ohio RN license and specified experience or training in psychiatric nursing or care for people with developmental disabilities, staff training and development, public relations, and counseling.

Requirements

• Current license as a registered professional nurse (RN) in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code; this licensure requirement cannot be substituted.
• 24 months of experience in psychiatric nursing or delivering nursing services to people with developmental disabilities.
• Three months of training or experience in employee training and development.
• Three courses or nine months of experience in public relations.
• Three courses or nine months of experience in counseling.
• Equivalent combinations may substitute for experience requirements, but not for the required RN license.
• Official transcripts are required for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application and must be submitted before a formal offer; transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate nursing services for patients in the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare main and Moritz buildings during the assigned shift.
• Provide oversight and direction during psychiatric and medical emergencies to ensure a proficient, timely clinical response.
• Ensure staff briefings are thorough and timely.
• Monitor assigned nurses’ records for accuracy and timely completion.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu focused on quality patient care across all units on the shift.
• Maintain knowledge of DBH and COBH policies and procedures, safety and prevention programs, and infection control.
• Handle admission requests from referral sources, collaborate with physicians to determine appropriateness under hospital criteria, and manage admission processes and assessments.
• Make rounds throughout the shift to identify staff and patient needs.
• Assure completion of all shift reports.
• Serve as a contact for families, external agencies, and staff.
• Coordinate off-ground appointments as needed.
• Assure compliance with accrediting agencies, including The Joint Commission and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Facilitate team scheduling to ensure adequate coverage based on patient acuity; manage overtime and approve or disapprove leave.
• Counsel, coach, and mentor staff as needed.
• Participate in staff continuing education and training.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed