Psychiatric/DD Nurse - (Intermittent As Needed)

Location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067. Union: Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199. Classification: Unclassified. Position type: Intermittent part‑time, variable hours.

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. 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 advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well‑being of all employees, including those in recovery, fostering an inclusive, stigma‑free environment with wellness, second‑chance hiring, and recovery‑informed policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing/medical needs of patients
• Initiate and direct implementation of the nursing care plan
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior and condition
• Administer medications and treatment as ordered by the physician
• Assist with physical examinations
• Respond to emergency situations
• Direct delivery of and evaluate psychiatric/nursing care of patients delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff
• Prepare, review, implement and update records/reports/plans
• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member

Pay

Hourly rate: $36.01 (Step 1 of Pay Range 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule). This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. Unless required by applicable union contract or the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule.

Schedule

Intermittent part‑time with variable hours. Shifts are to be determined.

Benefits

• 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.

Qualifications

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code
• Official transcripts required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application; must be submitted before a formal employment offer (transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted)
• Failure to provide transcripts within five business days of request results in disqualification
• The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution

Skills

Primary job skill: Nursing.