Evening Psychiatric Nurse - Developmental Disabilities

State of Ohio; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is hiring a registered nurse to provide health care services at the Gallipolis Developmental Center. The role involves evaluating nursing needs, administering medications, immunizations, and coordinating with physicians to ensure client health and safety.

The position offers full-time stability with a defined evening shift and mandatory overtime as required. This role supports people with developmental disabilities and operates within a trauma-informed care framework.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing and medical needs by delivering health care services to clients on Living Area as ordered by physician.
• Observes clients for signs of illness or injury.
• Examines clients.
• Checks vital signs.
• Schedules physical examinations, lab, x-rays and assorted diagnostic studies.
• Confers with and assists physician on health and behavior problems.
• Administers oral and parenteral medications as ordered by physician.
• Assists with immunization programs.
• Performs advanced nursing procedures, treatment & therapeutic activities; refers to various services.
• Assists in emergency room and Clinics as needed.
• Mandatory overtime is required of this position.
• Assists other staff by directing delivery of psychiatric and nursing care: monitors LPN’s in administration of medications
• Provides input in establishing Nursing policies and procedures
• Assists Director of Nursing in administrative matters concerning health care
• Counsels LPN’s in individual care and use of equipment
• Schedule special medical programs in Living Areas
• Attends staff and educational meetings

Skills

Nursing

Job description

State of Ohio is hiring a registered nurse to provide health care services at the Gallipolis Developmental Center. The role involves evaluating nursing needs, administering medications, immunizations, and coordinating with physicians to ensure client health and safety.

The position offers full-time stability with a defined evening shift and mandatory overtime as required. This role supports people with developmental disabilities and operates within a trauma-informed care framework.