What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse 15% Recruitment Supplement and 10% Supplement for 2nd and 3rd shifts position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
What You'll Do
At the direction of the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director, assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents (e.g., nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician order, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medical administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs) as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift; participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor; responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate. Fills in for psychiatric meetings as necessary & works with physicians on a rotating basis (e.g., setting up charts, verifying orders written from physician consults). Responsible for processing physician orders (e.g., labs, x-rays, medical appointments), enters physician’s orders into computerized records & communicates change of resident status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members. Schedule follow-up care of residents with residents with physicians as needed & communicates medical appointments to appropriate personnel. Assess & reviews preventative health screening forms & ensures quarterly physical exams are completed on residents. Assists in feeding, grooming & self-care. Evaluates client and staff injuries & administers & records first aid as necessary. Responds to medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.) & assists in decision making in supervisor’s absence.
Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client’s physician pursuant to client health conditions. Submits reports to supervisor (e.g., IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments). Develops, implements & evaluates client self-medication programs. Provides health teaching & direction to family, staff & clients as directed.
Assists in orienting training of new staff. Conducts & participates in In-Service trainings sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input on Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures proper maintenance & security of the drug cupboard as appropriate).
What’s In It For You
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:
Salary Information
Medical Coverage
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 EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
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
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
charlotte.calloway@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jun 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Columbus Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$34.96 - $48.90
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Medical Charting, Medication Management, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Accepting applications for (1) Full-time Psychiatric/DD Nurse position
The Ohio Department Of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Mission Is To Partner With People And Communities To Support Ohioans With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families In Realizing Their Version Of a Good Life. Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support
At the direction of the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director, assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents (e.g., nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician order, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medical administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs) as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift; participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor; responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate. Fills in for psychiatric meetings as necessary & works with physicians on a rotating basis (e.g., setting up charts, verifying orders written from physician consults). Responsible for processing physician orders (e.g., labs, x-rays, medical appointments), enters physician’s orders into computerized records & communicates change of resident status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members. Schedule follow-up care of residents with residents with physicians as needed & communicates medical appointments to appropriate personnel. Assess & reviews preventative health screening forms & ensures quarterly physical exams are completed on residents. Assists in feeding, grooming & self-care. Evaluates client and staff injuries & administers & records first aid as necessary. Responds to medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.) & assists in decision making in supervisor’s absence.
Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client’s physician pursuant to client health conditions. Submits reports to supervisor (e.g., IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments). Develops, implements & evaluates client self-medication programs. Provides health teaching & direction to family, staff & clients as directed.
Assists in orienting training of new staff. Conducts & participates in In-Service trainings sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input on Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures proper maintenance & security of the drug cupboard as appropriate).
What’s In It For You
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:
Salary Information
- $34.96 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65
- Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Additional $3.50 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift
- Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.24 per hour
- Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
- Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- 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 ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
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
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
charlotte.calloway@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jun 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Columbus Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$34.96 - $48.90
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Medical Charting, Medication Management, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Accepting applications for (1) Full-time Psychiatric/DD Nurse position
The Ohio Department Of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Mission Is To Partner With People And Communities To Support Ohioans With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families In Realizing Their Version Of a Good Life. Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support
- Inclusion
- Partnership
- Respect
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