Psychiatric/DD Nurse
About The Position
The Psychiatric/DD Nurse works at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare in Northfield, Ohio, providing nursing care to patients with psychiatric and developmental-disability needs. The role assesses patients’ nursing and medical needs, implements nursing care plans, observes and documents patient behavior and condition, administers physician-ordered medications and treatments, assists with physical examinations, and responds to emergencies. The nurse also directs and evaluates psychiatric and nursing care delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff, maintains and updates records and plans, and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position represented by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. Work hours and shifts are to be determined. Compensation is listed as $36.01–$50.37 per hour, with potential differentials and supplements for eligible shifts, float assignments, education and certifications, and length of service. The selected candidate must hold a current Ohio registered professional nurse license. A criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis are required.
Requirements
- Current license as a registered professional nurse in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code.
- Submit official transcripts for any post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer; transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.
- Undergo a criminal background check if selected as the final candidate.
- Submit to pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use if tentatively selected.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patients’ nursing and medical needs.
- Initiate and direct implementation of nursing care plans.
- Observe, evaluate, and record patients’ behavior and condition.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
- Assist with physical examinations.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Direct the delivery of, and evaluate, psychiatric and nursing care provided by professional and nonprofessional staff.
- Prepare, review, implement, and update records, reports, and plans.
- Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after the eligibility period.
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Participation in public retirement systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, with optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.
- Potential shift differential, retention supplements, education and certification supplements, longevity supplement, and service supplements, subject to applicable eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
