Psychiatric/DD Nurse

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to join the Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare team at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614. This is an hourly, permanent full-time position involving an interdisciplinary treatment approach for psychiatric patients.

You will lead nursing care, monitor patient response to treatment, and contribute to care plans and documentation. The role requires an active Ohio RN license and offers a unionized, 1199 pay band with

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Ohio RN license.

Responsibilities

• Serve on an interdisciplinary treatment team for psychiatric patients and execute treatment plans.
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication and treatment.
• As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and support nursing staff.
• Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports.
• Facilitate patient group activities.
• Utilize approved de-escalation techniques, respond to emergencies.
• Provide supportive interactions, encourage coping skills, maintain a safe environment.
• Promote dignity, respect, patient rights, and trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

Job description

Organization: Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: Donita Alcodray 419-381-1881

Work Location

930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 43614, United States

Compensation

$36.01

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

What You’ll Do

• Serve in a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing treatment plans
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment
• As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
• Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports
• Facilitate patient group activities
• Utilize approved de-escalation techniques, support behavioral plans, and respond effectively to emergencies
• Provide supportive interactions, encourage coping skills, and maintain a safe and structured environment
• Promote dignity, respect, patient rights, and trauma-informed practices

Additional Information

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 1st Shift (7:00am to 7:30pm), 3rd Shift (7pm-7:30am) may work weekends and holidays as needed. This position is located within our Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884. All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.

Job Skills

Nursing

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.