Psychiatric/DD Nurse

State of Ohio•Tiffin, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) partners 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. 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. Developmental centers operate 24/7, year-round.

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.
May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run.

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.