Psychiatric/DD Nurse 15% Recruitment Supplement and 10% Supplement for 2nd and 3rd shifts

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

26d • $35 - $37

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. 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. 1199 Current Department of Developmental Disabilities SEIU 1199 Employees shall receive first consideration, pursuant to Article 30 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code. Job Skills: Nursing Technical Skills\: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management Professional Skills\: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management What You'll Do: At the direction of the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director, assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents (e.g., nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician order, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medical administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs) as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift; participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor; responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate. Fills in for psychiatric meetings as necessary & works with physicians on a rotating basis (e.g., setting up charts, verifying orders written from physician consults). Responsible for processing physician orders (e.g., labs, x-rays, medical appointments), enters physician’s orders into computerized records & communicates change of resident status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members. Schedule follow-up care of residents with residents with physicians as needed & communicates medical appointments to appropriate personnel. Assess & reviews preventative health screening forms & ensures quarterly physical exams are completed on residents. Assists in feeding, grooming & self-care. Evaluates client and staff injuries & administers & records first aid as necessary. Responds to medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.) & assists in decision making in supervisor’s absence. Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client’s physician pursuant to client health conditions. Submits reports to supervisor (e.g., IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments). Develops, implements & evaluates client self-medication programs. Provides health teaching & direction to family, staff & clients as directed. Assists in orienting training of new staff. Conducts & participates in In-Service trainings sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input on Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures proper maintenance & security of the drug cupboard as appropriate). What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Salary Information: $34.96 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65 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 an Cost of Living increases every July 1 st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract. Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous 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 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. 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. 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected] . . Accepting applications for (2) Psychiatric/DD Nurse positions The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect 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.

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
• Job Skills: Nursing Technical Skills\: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management Professional Skills\: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management

Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director, assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents (e.g., nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician order, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medical administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs) as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift
• participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor
• responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate
• Fills in for psychiatric meetings as necessary & works with physicians on a rotating basis (e.g., setting up charts, verifying orders written from physician consults)
• Responsible for processing physician orders (e.g., labs, x-rays, medical appointments), enters physician’s orders into computerized records & communicates change of resident status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members
• Schedule follow-up care of residents with residents with physicians as needed & communicates medical appointments to appropriate personnel
• Assess & reviews preventative health screening forms & ensures quarterly physical exams are completed on residents
• Assists in feeding, grooming & self-care
• Evaluates client and staff injuries & administers & records first aid as necessary
• Responds to medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.) & assists in decision making in supervisor’s absence
• Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care
• Serves as member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client’s physician pursuant to client health conditions
• Submits reports to supervisor (e.g., IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments)
• Develops, implements & evaluates client self-medication programs
• Provides health teaching & direction to family, staff & clients as directed
• Assists in orienting training of new staff
• Conducts & participates in In-Service trainings sessions
• Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input on Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures proper maintenance & security of the drug cupboard as appropriate)

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 )
• Salary Information: $34.96 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65
• 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 an Cost of Living increases every July 1 st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.
• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• 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.
• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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