Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.

WHO ARE WE? 

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs

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Vision%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EGenerous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ERetirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EView our full benefits package on %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3Ehttps://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:18.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EResponsibilities include but are not limited to:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPlans, directs %26amp; manages general %26amp; psychiatric/MR nursing services %26amp; programs at Ohio Veterans Home; plans, organizes, develops %26amp; implements nursing policies %26amp; procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ECoordinates nursing department quality assurance (QA) %26amp;/or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI); monitors %26amp; assures Nursing Department is compliant with external reviewers (e.g. Fire Marshall, Medicare/Medicaid, Ohio Dept. of Health, Veterans Administration).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EInvestigates all unusual problems involving resident care %26amp;/or house/unit/program management.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EServes as consultant %26amp; liaison to subordinates %26amp; all other Nursing Department clinical %26amp; administrative staff as well as other resources (e.g. community agencies, local, state %26amp; federal agencies).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDevelops %26amp; writes nursing policy %26amp; procedure manual; assists in preparing %26amp; administering departmental budget.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ESupervises nursing personnel in nursing administration %26amp; resident care; recruits, interviews %26amp; recommends nursing staff appointments; completes performance evaluations; approves/disapproves leave requests; recommends/implements disciplinary action; hears/adjusts grievances, conducts staff meetings; counsels %26amp; advises staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAnalyzes %26amp; evaluates nursing %26amp; related services rendered to improve quality of resident care %26amp; plan better utilization of staff time %26amp; activities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPlans %26amp; directs orientation %26amp; in-service training programs for professional %26amp; nonprofessional nursing staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EConducts %26amp;/or attends variety of meetings (e.g. department head, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (i.e., QAPI), pharmacy, infection control, health %26amp; safety, utilization review %26amp; other health related meetings) %26amp; serves on various committees.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ERepresents department of nursing services in institutional planning; reviews %26amp; monitors records %26amp; reports (e.g., quality indicators, medical incident, infection control) %26amp; provides appropriate periodic reports %26amp; information on status of nursing care, personnel matters %26amp; administrative issues to Nursing Home Administrator.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMeets regularly with Medical Director to discuss resident care issues %26amp; ensure that resident care objectives are established %26amp; met.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EHas written administrative authority, responsibility %26amp; accountability for functions %26amp; activities of nursing staff.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAll other duties as assigned%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:maroon;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHelpful Tips%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#333333;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication Procedures:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:150%;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3ETo be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:150%;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EWhen completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:150%;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EWe cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:150%;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EYou can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:150%;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EWe will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:15.25pt;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EApplications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://careers.ohio.gov/%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3Ehttp://careers.ohio.gov%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3E. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EThe State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-no-proof:yes;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EThe Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3ENOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. 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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.

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Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing & nursing registration per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 36 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; completion of undergraduate core program in nursing; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in management; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in supervision; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in public relations; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in counseling. 

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in science and nursing (MSN)

• Leadership experience in Nursing

• Leadership experience in Long-term care facilities
  
  Job Skills: Nursing, Behavioral Health, Health Administration, Veteran Services, Medical, Confidentiality, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Time Management, Flexibility

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use.  The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result.  Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees). 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code.  Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor of State, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Veterans Services Georgetown
Agency Contact Name and Information: Stephanie Stacy, [email protected]
Unposting Date: Sep 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Southern Ohio Veteran's Home, 2003 Veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, 45121-0000
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Brown County
Compensation: $53.91/ per hour
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Health Administration, Medical, Nursing, Veteran Services
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management, Confidentiality