Psychiatric/DD Nurse - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

Heartland Behavioral Healthcare, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health — 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44648. Classified, full-time, permanent position covered by SEIU/1199 (Union 1199). Contact: Megan Trump, megan.trump@dbh.ohio.gov.

About the role

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 in Columbus. This position is located at the Heartland Behavioral Healthcare campus in Massillon.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication, education, and empowerment to individuals
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication
• Monitor patient health including vital signs, treatment plan progress, and activity participation
• Serve as a multi-disciplinary team member creating a safe and positive environment through safety and observation rounds and group facilitation

Pay

• Hourly range: $36.01 – $50.37 (Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule, Range 13)
• Starting at Step 1; pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance, then annual raises
• $1.50/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• 10% pay supplement ($3.60/hour) for hours worked 2:30 pm – 7:00 am
• Hourly retention supplements for education and certifications up to 15%
• Annual increases plus longevity supplement after 5 years of service

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am
• 8-hour shifts: 11:00 pm – 7:30 am

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on several factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.

Qualifications

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing per ORC Section 4723.03
• Applications reviewed on qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record

Requirements

• Official transcripts required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application
• Transcripts must be submitted before a formal employment offer; failure to provide within 5 business days results in disqualification
• Transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted
• DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution