What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse (Full time 2nd Shift) position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
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:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and with required knowledge of professional nursing to provide nursing and psychiatric care to patients. In this capacity, performs duties including but not limited to the following: Provides direct nursing and psychiatric care to residents and direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN); assesses health care needs of residents, initiates and directs implementation of any nursing treatment plans to meet established goals for each resident; integrates nursing goals into interprofessional practice (IPP); monitors health and safety status of residents on assigned shift; Assist in emergencies (such as first aide, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), psychotropic emergencies, etc.) records and reports unusual behaviors and/or conditions to physicians, supervisor and other appropriate personnel; implements physician’s order and assists with medical procedures as necessary; ensures medication and treatment are administered according to policy, including actual medication administration; provides professional judgment and intervention as needed; monitor closely residents requiring acute care as necessary; ensure proper maintenance and security of the night drug cupboard as appropriate. Mandatory overtime is required of this position.
Assumes primary nursing responsibility for residents assigned including nursing treatment planning, verification and review of physician orders, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medication administration, infection control, physical assessments and 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.
Monitor health care charts on cottages to ensure proper follow-up and continuity of health care; maintains records of all activities, as required; submits reports to Supervisor including but not limited to: IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs and physical assessments, performs related duties as required by supervisor.
Salary Information
Job Skills: Nursing, Medical, Attention to Detail, Adaptability
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov or 513-735-8221
Unposting Date
Aug 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Southwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia
Compensation
$36.01 - $50.37
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Technical Skills
Medical, Nursing
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!
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 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:
- Kindness and Empathy – All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
- Collaboration – We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
- Transparency – We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
- Quality Innovation – The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
- Inclusiveness – Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
- Accountability – We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and with required knowledge of professional nursing to provide nursing and psychiatric care to patients. In this capacity, performs duties including but not limited to the following: Provides direct nursing and psychiatric care to residents and direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN); assesses health care needs of residents, initiates and directs implementation of any nursing treatment plans to meet established goals for each resident; integrates nursing goals into interprofessional practice (IPP); monitors health and safety status of residents on assigned shift; Assist in emergencies (such as first aide, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), psychotropic emergencies, etc.) records and reports unusual behaviors and/or conditions to physicians, supervisor and other appropriate personnel; implements physician’s order and assists with medical procedures as necessary; ensures medication and treatment are administered according to policy, including actual medication administration; provides professional judgment and intervention as needed; monitor closely residents requiring acute care as necessary; ensure proper maintenance and security of the night drug cupboard as appropriate. Mandatory overtime is required of this position.
Assumes primary nursing responsibility for residents assigned including nursing treatment planning, verification and review of physician orders, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medication administration, infection control, physical assessments and 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.
Monitor health care charts on cottages to ensure proper follow-up and continuity of health care; maintains records of all activities, as required; submits reports to Supervisor including but not limited to: IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs and physical assessments, performs related duties as required by supervisor.
Salary Information
- $36.01 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $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
Job Skills: Nursing, Medical, Attention to Detail, Adaptability
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov or 513-735-8221
Unposting Date
Aug 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Southwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia
Compensation
$36.01 - $50.37
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Technical Skills
Medical, Nursing
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!
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.
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