Psychiatric/DD Nurse (Full Time 2nd Shift)

State of Ohio • Batavia, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric/DD Nurse provides nursing and psychiatric care to residents under the general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, and directs Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The role assesses residents’ health care needs, initiates and directs nursing treatment plans, integrates nursing goals into interprofessional practice, and monitors residents’ health and safety during the assigned shift. The nurse responds to emergencies, reports unusual behaviors or conditions, implements physician orders, assists with medical procedures, administers medications and treatments, exercises professional judgment, and monitors residents requiring acute care.

The nurse assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents, including treatment planning, reviewing physician orders, chart audits, medication administration, infection control, physical assessments, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, and health-care-related scenario programs as appropriate. The role monitors cottage health-care charts for follow-up and continuity, maintains required records, submits reports and other documentation to the Supervisor, participates in required meetings, and communicates medical information to parents or guardians when appropriate. Mandatory overtime is required. The position is permanent, full-time, and scheduled for second shift, 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., on various days.

Requirements

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code.
• Mandatory overtime is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing and psychiatric care to residents and direction to Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Assess residents’ health care needs and initiate and direct nursing treatment plans to meet established goals.
• Integrate nursing goals into interprofessional practice and monitor residents’ health and safety during the assigned shift.
• Assist in emergencies, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and psychotropic emergencies.
• Record and report unusual behaviors or conditions to physicians, the Supervisor, and other appropriate personnel.
• Implement physician orders and assist with medical procedures as necessary.
• Ensure medications and treatments are administered according to policy, including administering medications.
• Use professional judgment and intervention as needed and closely monitor residents requiring acute care.
• Maintain the night drug cupboard’s security and proper upkeep as appropriate.
• Take primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents, including treatment planning, verification and review of physician orders, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medication administration, infection control, physical assessments, and health-care-related scenario programs as appropriate.
• Participate in meetings required by the Supervisor.
• Communicate medical information to parents or guardians when appropriate.
• Monitor cottage health-care charts to ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Maintain records of activities and submit required reports to the Supervisor, including IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs, and physical assessments.
• Perform related duties as required by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 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, and optional deferred compensation.
• Annual increases and an additional longevity supplement after five years of service.

What This Job Offers

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