Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

What You’ll Do

At DBH As a Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Mental Health/Psychiatric RN you will:

• Be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care.
• Serve a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing their treatment plans.
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment.
• Serve as charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients on your unit and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery.
• Contribute vital input on records, plans, and reports.
• Facilitate patient group activities.

Pay

The pay range is 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are five 8-hour shifts per week. Second shift is 2:30PM –11:00PM with an every other weekend rotation. Third shift is 10:30PM - 7:00AM with an every other weekend rotation.

Schedule

This position is covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union).

Qualifications

Requires current license as registered nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

Professional Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Awareness
• Building Trust
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Motivating Others
• Decision Making
• Delegation
• Emotional Intelligence
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Priority Setting

Technical Skills

• Medication Management
• Behavioral Health
• Mental Health

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.