Cambridge, Ohio
Psychiatric/DD Nurse
Job details
- Location
- Cambridge, Ohio
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $74,901 - $78,520/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- stateofohio.csod.com
About this role
All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: Brittney Ritenour
Work Location:
66737 Toland Drive
Cambridge, Ohio, 43725
United States
66737 Toland Drive
Cambridge, Ohio, 43725
United States
Compensation: 36.01-37.75
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: Variable
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
Who We Are
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here.
DODD Core Values:
To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:
To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:
- Inclusion
- Partnership
- Respect
What You'll Do
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment
DUTIES: Under the direction of the Psych/DD Nurse Manager, performs general nursing and psychiatric care, including the administration of physician ordered medication and treatments; Assists in physical examinations; obtains and records vital signs. Documents in the medical record the administration of medication and treatments and other pertinent observations pursuant to a client’s health status. Observes, evaluates and records client behavior and psychiatric symptoms; Assists in feeding, grooming and self care. Evaluates client and staff injuries and administers and records first aid as indicated. Responds to medical emergencies to administer life-saving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client’s physician the completion of a functional client health needs assessment and nursing plan of care pursuant to client health conditions for those clients in assigned caseload. Develops, implements and evaluates client self medication programs. Provides health teaching to family and clients as indicated. Assists in orienting and training new nursing employees. Conducts and participates in In-Service training sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses who are assigned during same working hours. Provides written input upon Unusual Incident Reports. Complete nursing department shift reports of client health conditions so as to ensure continuity of care.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SPECIAL EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training & development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations*, counseling*. Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrates physical fitness. *Developed after employment
DUTIES: Under the direction of the Psych/DD Nurse Manager, performs general nursing and psychiatric care, including the administration of physician ordered medication and treatments; Assists in physical examinations; obtains and records vital signs. Documents in the medical record the administration of medication and treatments and other pertinent observations pursuant to a client’s health status. Observes, evaluates and records client behavior and psychiatric symptoms; Assists in feeding, grooming and self care. Evaluates client and staff injuries and administers and records first aid as indicated. Responds to medical emergencies to administer life-saving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client’s physician the completion of a functional client health needs assessment and nursing plan of care pursuant to client health conditions for those clients in assigned caseload. Develops, implements and evaluates client self medication programs. Provides health teaching to family and clients as indicated. Assists in orienting and training new nursing employees. Conducts and participates in In-Service training sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses who are assigned during same working hours. Provides written input upon Unusual Incident Reports. Complete nursing department shift reports of client health conditions so as to ensure continuity of care.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SPECIAL EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training & development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations*, counseling*. Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrates physical fitness. *Developed after employment
Additional Information
4 days per week. Every other weekend off.
$36.01-$37.75
$36.01-$37.75
- Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Additional $3.60 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift
- Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.40 per hour
- Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service
- Cost of Living increases every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.
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 ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected]
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
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.
Qualifications:
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
Job Skills: Nursing
Job Skills: Nursing
ADA Statement:
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.
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.
Drug-Free Workplace:
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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