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., administersmedications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assistsin 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 medicationadministration, 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 !
Our benefits package includes:
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 . 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 for more information. The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. 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. Supplemental 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 $3.60per 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 To Apply Copy/paste the following link: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Use Keyword 'developmental center' and apply to your location of choice To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$36.01 - $50.37 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
License/Certification:
RN License (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Mount Vernon, OH 43050 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Mount Vernon, OH 43050: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
