What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Full Time 15 % Recruitment Supplement & 10% Supplement for 2nd Shift position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are institutionalized, initiates & directs implementation of
nursing care plan, observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments &
therapeutic activities, coordinates clinical & medical appointments, provides professional nursing care (i.e., administers
medications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assists
in feeding & grooming patients when needed, responsible for patient/family teaching & responds to emergencies.
Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication
administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment & assists in orienting & training new nursing
services employees.
Prepares & reviews records & reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers,
admissions & discharges), updates nursing care plans, transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders, writes & reviews
treatment plans & writes nursing summaries.
Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings & conferences & attends, conducts &
participates in in-service training sessions/programs.
Major Worker Characteristics
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; demonstrate physical fitness.
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:
Medical Coverage
Job Skills: Nursing
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
trina.kolakowski@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Mount Vernon Development Ctr
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon
Compensation
$34.96 - $48.90
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Nursing
Professional Skills
Adaptability
Agency Overview
Who Are We?
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 .
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio
nursing care plan, observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments &
therapeutic activities, coordinates clinical & medical appointments, provides professional nursing care (i.e., administers
medications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assists
in feeding & grooming patients when needed, responsible for patient/family teaching & responds to emergencies.
Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication
administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment & assists in orienting & training new nursing
services employees.
Prepares & reviews records & reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers,
admissions & discharges), updates nursing care plans, transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders, writes & reviews
treatment plans & writes nursing summaries.
Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings & conferences & attends, conducts &
participates in in-service training sessions/programs.
Major Worker Characteristics
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; demonstrate physical fitness.
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:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- 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.
- To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
Job Skills: Nursing
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
trina.kolakowski@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Mount Vernon Development Ctr
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon
Compensation
$34.96 - $48.90
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Nursing
Professional Skills
Adaptability
Agency Overview
Who Are We?
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 .
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio
Salary : $35 - $49