PSYCHIATRIC/DD NURSE

$66,269 - $92,685/Yr

State of Ohio - Toledo, OH

posted 2 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Toledo, OH
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Psychiatric/DD Nurse position at Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare is a part-time role focused on providing essential nursing care to psychiatric patients. The nurse will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, responsible for creating and executing individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs of each patient. This role involves observing, evaluating, and recording patient behavior, conditions, and responses to medications, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. As the charge nurse, the individual will initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care, providing support to nursing staff while fostering a positive and safe environment conducive to recovery. The nurse will also facilitate group activities for patients, promoting engagement and therapeutic interaction. The position requires working various shifts, specifically on weekends, with hours set for Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. This schedule is designed to meet the needs of the patients while allowing for flexibility in work hours. The role is critical in ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and support during their treatment, contributing to their overall recovery process. The nurse will be expected to collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, providing vital input on patient records, treatment plans, and reports to ensure comprehensive care delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a fundamental member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for psychiatric patients.
  • Create and execute individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication.
  • Initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients as the charge nurse.
  • Provide support for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery.
  • Contribute vital input on records, plans, and reports related to patient care.
  • Facilitate patient group activities to promote engagement and therapeutic interaction.

Requirements

  • Current license as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing.
  • Experience in psychiatric nursing or related field is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to delegate tasks and set priorities effectively.
  • Situational awareness to respond to patient needs and behaviors.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in behavioral health settings.
  • Knowledge of medical charting and documentation practices.
  • Skills in communication and teamwork within a healthcare environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance upon hire with 85% of medical coverage premium paid by the state.
  • Free dental and vision insurance for union members during eligibility period.
  • Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employees and $550 for spouses.
  • 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire.
  • Guaranteed 11 paid holidays.
  • Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
  • Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out.
  • Childbirth/Adoption Leave.
  • Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance and professional development.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.
  • Ohio Public Employees Retirement System with a 14% contribution from the state.
  • Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan.
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