Psychiatric/DD Nurse Full Time 15% Recruitment Supplement And 10% Supplement for 2nd shift

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 48,160 - 67,364; Part time

Job summary

A state government agency in Cambridge, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide nursing and psychiatric care under the guidance of the Psych/DD Nurse Manager. Responsibilities include medication administration, client evaluation, and crisis intervention. Candidates must have a valid Ohio RN license and experience in psychiatric nursing. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $34.96 to $48.90 and requires availability from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of state & federal nursing regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to write meaningful, concise & accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing and psychiatric care as directed.
• Documents medication administration and pertinent observations.
• Responds to medical emergencies and administers CPR.

Skills

Knowledge of professional nursing procedures

Experience in psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing

Skill in operation of medical equipment

Education

Current license as registered professional nurse in Ohio

Job description

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.

Duties

• Under the direction of the Psych/DD Nurse Manager, performs general nursing and psychiatric care, including the administration of physician‑ordered medication and treatments.
• Assists in physical examinations and obtains & records vital signs.
• Documents in the medical record the administration of medication and treatments and other pertinent observations pursuant to a client’s health status.
• Observes, evaluates and records client behavior and psychiatric symptoms; assists in feeding, grooming and self‑care.
• Evaluates client and staff injuries and administers and records first aid as indicated.
• Responds to medical emergencies to administer life‑saving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with the client’s physician to complete a functional client health needs assessment and nursing plan of care pursuant to client health conditions for those clients in assigned caseload.
• Develops, implements and evaluates client self‑medication programs.
• Provides health teaching to family and clients as indicated.
• Assists in orienting and training new nursing employees.
• Conducts and participates in in‑service training sessions.
• Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses who are assigned during the same working hours.
• Provides written input upon Unusual Incident Reports.
• Completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional nursing procedures.
• Experience in psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing.
• Experience in employee training & development.
• Knowledge of state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing.
• Experience in public relations & counseling.
• Skill in operation of medical equipment.
• Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrates physical fitness.
• Requires current license as registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

Compensation

$34.96 - $48.90.

Schedule

Part‑time, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

EEO 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at EEO‑[e-mail].