Psychiatric/DD Nurse - Full Time - PN20039318

About the role

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility's cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates nursing and medical needs of patients who are hospitalized (e.g., admissions, ongoing treatment, discharges); initiates and directs implementation of nursing care plan.
• Observes, evaluates, and records patient behavior, condition, and response to medication, treatments, and therapeutic activities.
• Provides professional nursing care (e.g., administers medications and treatments as ordered by physician, educates patient on medication(s), assists with physical examinations, takes and records vital signs, performs venipuncture).
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., codes, suicide, assault).
• Directs delivery of and evaluates psychiatric and nursing care of patients as delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff (e.g., licensed practical nurse (LPN), therapeutic program workers (TPW)) on assigned shift.
• Monitors LPN medication administration, documentation, patient care, and operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, glucometer).
• Precepts and provides support for nursing staff as assigned.
• Prepares, reviews, implements, and updates records/reports/plans (e.g., individual treatment plans, incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions and discharges); transcribes and/or verifies doctors' orders; writes nursing summaries.
• Participates in ongoing performance improvement/quality assurance.
• Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in patient areas and living quarters; identifies and reports safety concerns; attends and completes required trainings and educational programs; schedules unit shift breaks/lunch).

Qualifications

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

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Skills

• Nursing
• Mental Health
• Behavioral Health
• Communications
• Direct Support/Care
• Attention to Detail
• Building Trust
• Conflict Management
• Critical Thinking
• Confidentiality
• Emotional Intelligence
• Written Communication

Pay

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. $36.01 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $37.75. Additional $1.50 plus 10% of base pay per hour for shift differential for afternoon and evening shifts. Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Schedule

Normal working hours and shifts are 12-hour and 8-hour shifts, totaling 80 hours per pay period. 1st shift (6:30 am - 3:00 pm & 6:30 am - 7:00 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm & 10:30 am - 11:00 pm), 3rd shift (10:45 pm - 6:45 am & 6:30 pm - 7:00 am) with every other weekend and holiday off. May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior. Must be able to complete a 4 week full time orientation (will include 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts, and weekends). Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment.

Location

This position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

About the agency

At 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.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

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