Psychiatric/DD Nurse - Part Time 72 Hours (Weekend Warrior/Variable Float)

Organization: Behavioral Health – Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Agency | Contact: Bernadette Dudley | Location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067 | Classified, Union 1199, Primary Skill: Nursing

About the Organization

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 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 provided by professional and nonprofessional staff
• Prepare, review, implement, and update records/reports/plans
• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member

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 are 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 them within five business days of request results in disqualification. Transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted. The Department reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution.

Compensation & Pay Details

Hourly range: $36.01 – $50.37 (Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule, Step 13). This is a bargaining‑unit position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 contract. Unless otherwise required by the union contract or Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate starts at Step 1 of the pay range, with a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

• Shift differential: +$1.50/hour for hours worked 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Retention supplement: +$3.60/hour for hours worked 3:00 AM – 7:00 AM
• 72‑hour float position: +$3.24/hour retention supplement
• Weekend Warrior float position: +$3.96/hour retention supplement
• Additional hourly retention supplements available for education and certifications
• Longevity supplement at 5 years of service
• Service supplement: 2% at 12–24 months; 4% at 25–48 months; 5% at 49+ months

Schedule

Permanent part‑time. Shifts are 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (specific shift assignments to be determined).

Benefits

Eligible part‑time employees receive State of Ohio benefits including:

• 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.