Psychiatric/DD Nurse - Full Time - Hiring Incentive $2,000 - PN20041492

Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in mental health that seeks a Psychiatric/DD Nurse to support adults in a residential setting. This full-time position offers a $2,000 hiring incentive and requires a registered nurse license in Ohio. You'll be responsible for implementing care plans, assessing client needs, and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hiring Incentive of $2,000

Annual increases and longevity supplements

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Ohio nursing license.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Ability to manage crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing and medical needs of clients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing

Behavioral Health

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Current license as registered professional nurse in Ohio

Job description

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What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:

• Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of clients who are hospitalized (e.g., admissions, ongoing treatment, discharges); initiates & directs implementation of nursing care plan; observes, evaluates & records client behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments & therapeutic activities; provides professional nursing care (e. g., administers medications & treatments as ordered by physician, educates clients on medication(s), assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs, performs venipuncture); responds to emergency situations (e.g., codes, suicide, assault).
• Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of clients as delivered by professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., licensed practical nurse (i.e., LPN), therapeutic program workers (i.e., TPW)) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication administration, documentation, client care & operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, glucometer); precepts & provides support for nursing staff as assigned.
• Prepares, reviews, implements & updates records/reports/plans (e.g., individual treatment plans, incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions & discharges); transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders; writes nursing summaries; participates in ongoing performance improvement/quality assurance.
• Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member; performs a variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in client areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; schedules unit shift breaks/lunch).
  
  

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:

• Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of clients who are hospitalized (e.g., admissions, ongoing treatment, discharges); initiates & directs implementation of nursing care plan; observes, evaluates & records client behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments & therapeutic activities; provides professional nursing care (e. g., administers medications & treatments as ordered by physician, educates clients on medication(s), assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs, performs venipuncture); responds to emergency situations (e.g., codes, suicide, assault).
• Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of clients as delivered by professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., licensed practical nurse (i.e., LPN), therapeutic program workers (i.e., TPW)) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication administration, documentation, client care & operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, glucometer); precepts & provides support for nursing staff as assigned.
• Prepares, reviews, implements & updates records/reports/plans (e.g., individual treatment plans, incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions & discharges); transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders; writes nursing summaries; participates in ongoing performance improvement/quality assurance.
• Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member; performs a variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in client areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; schedules unit shift breaks/lunch).
  
  

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 and shifts are 12-hour and 8-hour shifts, totaling 80 hours per pay period. 1st shift (6:30 am - 3:00 pm & 6:30 am - 7:00 pm), 2nd shift (10:30 am - 11:00 pm & 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm), 3rd shift (6:30 pm - 7:00 am & 10:45 pm - 6:45 am) with every other weekend and holiday off. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

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.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

• $2000.00 NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS, $1000.00 paid after 120 days, $1000.00 after 365 days. No contract or length of terms
• $33.45 per hour with the first increase in 120 days to $35.07
• Additional $1.50 plus 10% of base pay per hour for shift differential for afternoon and evening shifts
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service
• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
  
  

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/

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

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Jul 31, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation

$33.45

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Communications, Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health, Nursing

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Mental Health

Psychiatric/DD Nurse

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), 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, OH.

OhioMHAS 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.

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