Psychiatric/DD Nurse Part time 15% Recruitment Supplement And 10% Supplement for 2nd shift

Duties

• Performs general nursing and psychiatric care, including administering medication and treatments.
• Aids in physical examinations and records vital signs.
• Documents medication and treatment administration and other pertinent observations.
• Evaluates client behavior and psychiatric symptoms.
• Assists with feeding, grooming, and self-care.
• Responds to medical emergencies to provide first aid and administer life-saving measures.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians on client health assessments and care plans.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates client self-medication programs.
• Provides health education to family members and clients.
• Assists in training new nursing employees.
• Conducts and participates in in-service training sessions.
• Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Completes nursing department shift reports to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Special Experience

• Knowledge of professional nursing procedures, psychiatric or developmental disabled nursing, employee training & development, state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing, public relations, counseling.
• Skills in operating medical equipment.
• Ability to handle abstract and concrete variables, write meaningful, concise, and accurate reports, and demonstrate physical fitness.
• Current RN license in Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing.