Psych/DD Nurse - 15% Recruitment Supplement & 10% Supplement for 2nd/3rd Shift

• Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are institutionalized, initiates & directs implementation of

nursing care plan, observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments &
therapeutic activities, coordinates clinical & medical appointments, provides professional nursing care (i.e., administers
medications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assists
in feeding & grooming patients when needed, responsible for patient/family teaching & responds to emergencies.

• Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication

administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment & assists in orienting & training new nursing
services employees.

• Prepares & reviews records & reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers,

admissions & discharges), updates nursing care plans, transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders, writes & reviews
treatment plans & writes nursing summaries.
Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings & conferences & attends, conducts &
participates in in-service training sessions/programs.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training &

development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations*; counseling*.

• Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful,

concise & accurate reports; demonstrate physical fitness.

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 ! Our benefits package includes:

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

• 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 for more information.

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.
• To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

To Apply

• Copy/paste the following link:
• Use Keyword 'developmental center' and apply to your location of choice
• To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $34.96 - $48.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Vernon, OH 43050 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, OH 43050: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person