Psychiatric/DD Nurse
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Psychiatric/DD Nurse at Warrensville Developmental Center in Highland Hills, Ohio. This permanent, part-time nursing role supports residents with developmental disabilities and is part of a trauma-informed agency focused on health, safety, community participation, and meaningful employment. The position pays $36.01 per hour, increasing to $37.75 after 180 days. Shift differentials, assigned-shift supplements, a recruitment supplement, annual increases, and a longevity supplement may also apply as described in the posting. RNs may receive up to a 3% increase each July 1 under the current 1199 bargaining unit contract. Work hours vary. Listed schedules include 2:00 PM–10:30 PM for second shift and 10:00 PM–8:30 AM for third shift. The role is scheduled every other weekend, and mandatory hours are required. The selected candidate must complete a criminal background check and submit to urinalysis before appointment. Candidates must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications; additional materials will not be accepted after the closing date.
Requirements
- Hold a current license as a registered professional nurse in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code.
- Work every other weekend as scheduled; mandatory hours are required.
- Complete a criminal background check and pre-appointment urinalysis.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Assess residents in response to concerns raised by direct care staff and following incidents.
- Complete documentation, including 24-hour reports, nursing notes, medication administration records, physician orders, and essential healthy lifestyle plans.
- Communicate residents’ medical concerns to physicians and other medical consultants, relay treatment recommendations, and inform team members.
- Attend medication reviews, admission and discharge meetings, and special team meetings.
- Assist with individuals’ physical examinations.
- Prepare and file medical-related documents.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal leave, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
