Psychiatric/DD Nurse 15% Recruitment Supplement and 10% Supplement for 1st Shift

• Inclusion 
  
• Partnership
  
• Respect
  
  

• Assess and evaluate nursing and medical needs by delivery of health care services to clients on Living Area as ordered by physician

• Observes clients for signs of illness or injury
• Examines clients
• Checks vital signs
• Schedules physical examinations, lab, x-rays and assorted diagnostic studies (example: CAT Scan, Colonoscopy);
• Confers with and assists physician on health and behavior problems
• Administers oral and parenteral medications as ordered by physician

• Assists with immunization programs

• Performs advanced nursing procedures, treatment & therapeutic activities; refers to various services (example: dentist, podiatrist, psychologist, E.N.T., dermatologist, ophthalmologist, Internal Medicine)

• Assists in emergency room and Clinics as needed
• Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position
  
• Assists other staff by directing delivery of psychiatric and nursing care: monitors LPN’s in administration of medications

• Provides input in establishing Nursing policies and procedures

• Assists Director of Nursing in administrative matters concerning health care

• Helps the Infection Control Nurse with matters (example: in-services to Living Area staff on infection control issues, hand washing, catheter care, general refreshers; monthly infection and safety surveillance monitors on each Living Area).

• Completes and maintains notes, reports and forms

• Prepares nursing assessments

• Submits repair orders as necessary

• Orders medications for clients’ visits
  
• Maintains and orders drugs and supplies: orders drugs and office supplies

• Assists with preparation of education programs and attends meetings

• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at annuals and other team meetings; continuous education and in-service training for LPN’s and Living Area staff

• Counsels LPN’s in individual care and use of equipment

• Schedules special medical programs in Living Areas

• Attends staff and educational meetings

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
  
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  
• 11 paid holidays per year
  
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
  
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
  
• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.
  
• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

 Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected]. 

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.