Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director

State of Ohio; Georgetown (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Vacation & Holidays

Pension/Retirement Benefits

Job summary

State of Ohio - Veterans Services Georgetown is seeking a seasoned nurse leader to manage general and psychiatric nursing services at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, OH. The role requires an active RN license in Ohio and experience in psychiatric nursing or related settings.

You will oversee policy development, budgeting, staff supervision, and cross-functional coordination with medical leadership to maintain high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs & manages general & psychiatric/MR nursing services & programs; develops nursing policies & procedures.
• Coordinates QA/QAPI; ensures compliance with Fire Marshall, Medicare/Medicaid, Ohio Dept. of Health and Veterans Administration.
• Investigates unusual problems involving resident care or unit/program management.
• Represents department of nursing services in planning; monitors records and reports; provides status updates.
• Ensures budget preparation, supervises nursing personnel, and conducts evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Directs orientation and in-service training for staff; participates in various health-related meetings.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Organization: Veterans Services Georgetown

Work Location: 2003 Veterans Boulevard
Georgetown, Ohio, 45121
United States

Compensation: $53.91

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

Who We Are

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

What You'll Do

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay – $53.91
• Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans, directs & manages general & psychiatric/MR nursing services & programs at Ohio Veterans Home; plans, organizes, develops & implements nursing policies & procedures.
• Coordinates nursing department quality assurance (QA) &/or Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI); monitors & assures Nursing Department is compliant with external reviewers (e.g. Fire Marshall, Medicare/Medicaid, Ohio Dept. of Health, Veterans Administration).
• Investigates all unusual problems involving resident care &/or house/unit/program management.
• Serves as consultant & liaison to subordinates & all other Nursing Department clinical & administrative staff as well as other resources (e.g. community agencies, local, state & federal agencies).
• Develops & writes nursing policy & procedure manual; assists in preparing & administering departmental budget.
• Supervises nursing personnel in nursing administration & resident care; recruits, interviews & recommends nursing staff appointments; completes performance evaluations; approves/disapproves leave requests; recommends/implements disciplinary action; hears/adjusts grievances, conducts staff meetings; counsels & advises staff.
• Analyzes & evaluates nursing & related services rendered to improve quality of resident care & plan better utilization of staff time & activities.
• Plans & directs orientation & in-service training programs for professional & nonprofessional nursing staff.
• Conducts &/or attends variety of meetings (e.g. department head, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (i.e., QAPI), pharmacy, infection control, health & safety, utilization review & other health related meetings) & serves on various committees.
• Represents department of nursing services in institutional planning; reviews & monitors records & reports (e.g., quality indicators, medical incident, infection control) & provides appropriate periodic reports & information on status of nursing care, personnel matters & administrative issues to Nursing Home Administrator.
• Meets regularly with Medical Director to discuss resident care issues & ensure that resident care objectives are established & met.
• Has written administrative authority, responsibility & accountability for functions & activities of nursing staff.
• All other duties as assigned

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

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 & nursing registration per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code 36 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities completion of undergraduate core program in nursing 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in management 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in supervision 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in public relations 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in counseling.

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Nursing

Supplemental Information:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor of State, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.

ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strides 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.