Psychiatric/DD Nurse 15% Recruitment Supplement and 10% Supplement for 3rd shift (PN 20044099)

Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position.

Assess & evaluate nursing & medical needs by delivery of health care services to clients on Living Area as ordered by physician:

• observes clients for signs of illness or injury; examines clients;

• checks vital signs; schedules physical examinations, lab, x-rays & assorted diagnostic studies (e.g., CAT Scan, Colonoscopy);

• confers with & assists physician on health & behavior problems;

• administers oral & parenteral medications as ordered by physician;

• assists with immunization programs; performs advanced nursing procedures, treatment & therapeutic activities;

• refers to various services (e.g., dentist, podiatrist, psychologist, E.N.T., dermatologist, ophthalmologist, Internal Medicine); assists in emergency room & Clinics as needed.

Assists other staff by directing delivery of psychiatric & nursing care:

• monitors LPN’s in administration of medications;

• provides input in establishing Nursing policies & procedures;

• assists Director of Nursing in administrative matters concerning health care;

• helps the Infection Control Nurse with matters (e.g., in-services to Living Area staff on infection control issues, hand washing, catheter care, general refreshers; monthly infection & safety surveillance monitors on each Living Area).

• Completes & maintains notes, reports & forms: prepares nursing assessments; submits repair orders as necessary; orders medications for clients’ visits.

Maintains & orders drugs & supplies:

• orders drugs & office supplies;

• submits repair orders as necessary;

• orders medications for clients’ visits.

Assists with preparation of education programs & attends meetings:

• participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at annuals & other team meetings;

• continuous education & in-service training for LPN’s & Living Area staff;

• counsels LPN’s in individual care & use of equipment;

• schedules special medical programs in Living Areas;

• attends staff & educational meetings.

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.

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

Probationary increase after first 180 days.

• 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 up to a 3% increase every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Works shifts, weekends & holidays; exposed to communicable diseases; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior; may require travel to community site under contract with Department of Mental Health.

• 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.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Terry Penn by email at:

[email protected]

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.

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.