Psychiatric/DD Nurse 15% Recruitment Supplement and 10% Supplement for 3rd shift (PN 20044099)

State of Ohio • Gallipolis, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Gallipolis Developmental Center! Accepting applications for Part-time Psychiatric/DD Nurse positions. The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. The Gallipolis Developmental Center is located along the Ohio River within the historic city of Gallipolis. We provide off-campus work/habilitative activities provided during the day. In addition, we also have an Activity Center on-ground for habilitation, recreation, work-readiness and therapeutic training for individuals choosing those activities. We also provide a full array of health services, as well.

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
• Nursing

Nice To Haves

• 15% Recruitment Supplement
• 10% Supplement for 3rd shift
• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Additional $3.50 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift
• Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.24 per hour
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service
• RNs can receive up to a 3% increase every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.

Responsibilities

• Assess & evaluate nursing & medical needs by delivery of health care services to clients on Living Area as ordered by physician
• Observes clients for signs of illness or injury; examines clients; checks vital signs; schedules physical examinations, lab, x-rays & assorted diagnostic studies
• Confers with & assists physician on health & behavior problems
• Administers oral & parenteral medications as ordered by physician
• Assists with immunization programs
• Performs advanced nursing procedures, treatment & therapeutic activities
• Refers to various services (e.g., dentist, podiatrist, psychologist, E.N.T., dermatologist, ophthalmologist, Internal Medicine)
• Assists in emergency room & Clinics as needed
• Assists other staff by directing delivery of psychiatric & nursing care
• Monitors LPN’s in administration of medications
• Provides input in establishing Nursing policies & procedures
• Assists Director of Nursing in administrative matters concerning health care
• Helps the Infection Control Nurse with matters (e.g., in-services to Living Area staff on infection control issues, hand washing, catheter care, general refreshers; monthly infection & safety surveillance monitors on each Living Area)
• Completes & maintains notes, reports & forms
• Prepares nursing assessments
• Submits repair orders as necessary
• Orders medications for clients’ visits
• Maintains & orders drugs & supplies
• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at annuals & other team meetings
• Continuous education & in-service training for LPN’s & Living Area staff
• Counsels LPN’s in individual care & use of equipment
• Schedules special medical programs in Living Areas
• Attends staff & educational meetings

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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level