Psychiatric/DD Nurse

About the role

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. Core values: Inclusion, Partnership, Respect.

Work location: 1601 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222-1033, United States

Agency contact: Charlotte.Calloway@dodd.ohio.gov

Position type: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours/week | Classified | Union: 1199

Responsibilities

• Assume primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents: nursing treatment planning, verification and review of physician orders, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medication administration, infection control, physical assessments, and health care related scenario programs
• Participate in required meetings; communicate medical information to parents/guardians when appropriate
• Fill in for psychiatric meetings as necessary; work with physicians on a rotating basis (setting up charts, verifying orders from physician consults)
• Process physician orders (labs, x-rays, medical appointments); enter orders into computerized records; communicate change of resident status to interdisciplinary team members
• Schedule follow-up care with physicians; communicate medical appointments to appropriate personnel
• Assess and review preventative health screening forms; ensure quarterly physical exams are completed
• Assist in feeding, grooming, and self-care
• Evaluate client and staff injuries; administer and record first aid as necessary
• Respond to medical emergencies (first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies); assist in decision making in supervisor's absence
• Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure proper follow-up and continuity of care
• Serve as member of the interdisciplinary team, including collaboration with the client's physician
• Submit reports to supervisor (IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs, physical assessments)
• Develop, implement, and evaluate client self-medication programs
• Provide health teaching and direction to family, staff, and clients as directed
• Assist in orienting and training new staff
• Conduct and participate in In-Service training sessions
• Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
• Perform other related duties as assigned (input on Unusual Incident Reports, complete nursing department shift reports, ensure continuity of care)

Qualifications

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code

Skills

• Job Skill: Nursing
• Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management
• Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management

Pay

• Hourly range: $36.01 – $50.37
• Starting rate: $36.01/hour with first increase at 180 days to $37.75/hour
• Shift differentials: +$1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts; additional +$3.60/hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Hourly recruitment supplement: +$5.40/hour
• Annual increases each year; longevity supplement after 5 years of service
• Cost of Living increases every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract

Benefits

• Medical coverage through Ohio Med PPO plan (quality, affordable, competitive)
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums free after one year of continuous service
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): employee contributes 10% of salary; employer contributes 14%
• Ohio Deferred Compensation program (457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan)
• Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Schedule

Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shift differentials apply for 2nd and 3rd shifts.