Psychiatric/DD Nurse

State of Ohio • Tiffin, OH

2d • $35 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Tiffin Developmental Center (TDC) Mission\: DODD will partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Vision\: Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Values\: Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion – We create environments, programs and processes that value those we support and encourages participation. Partnership – We work together to build connections that are essential for innovative support options and representative of the needs and wants of people with developmental disabilities. Respect – We are kind and empathetic, honor the choices and wishes of those we support and their families and conduct our work ethically and sustainably. TDC is a residential facility located in Northwest Ohio. We support youth aged 10-17 and adults with developmental disabilities. We have a large rural campus which provides opportunities for our residents to be active in addition to being part of our community. Our direct care staff and nurses provide 24/7 care to the individuals who call TDC home. We focus on support and stabilization so our individuals can integrate into an environment that best meets their wants and needs. May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and communicable diseases. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. Candidates must undergo a urinalysis. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact our ADA Coordinator at [email protected] . The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. 3rd Shift (10\:40pm - 6\:40am) Every other weekend off Subject to mandatory hours Salary Information: · $34.96 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65 · Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 3PM and 7AM. · Additional $3.50 per hour supplement for positions assigned 3rd shift · Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.24 per hour. · Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service. with all supplements starting pay will be $43.70 for 3rd shift

Requirements

• Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
• The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
• Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
• Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
• The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Medication and treatment administration.
• Assessing residents per direct care staff concerns and post incident.
• Completing documentation – i.e. 24-hour report, nursing notes, medication administration record, physician orders and essential healthy lifestyle plans.
• Acts as a liaison with physicians by communicating medical concerns of residents with physicians and other medical consultants and then informing team members of treatment recommendations.
• Attends meetings i.e. medication reviews, admission/discharge and special team meetings.
• Assists with physical exams of individuals.
• Preparing and filing medical related documents.
• Scheduled to work every other weekend, mandatory hours are required.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans and available the first full month after hire.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of service.
• Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding for union-represented employees.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
• Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

What This Job Offers

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