Psychiatric/DD Nurse - Full Time - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse (Charge Nurse) for permanent, full-time work on 1st and 2nd shifts. You will provide nursing expertise within an interdisciplinary team, guide daily operations, and ensure thorough documentation and patient care.

This role anchors at 1101 Summit Road, within the Ohio DBH system. The position offers an hourly compensation of $36.01 with shift differentials and a path for annual increases, plus union consideration under

Qualifikationen

• Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio.
• Nursing skills aligned with psychiatric care and treatment planning.

Aufgaben

• Serve as key member of interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement psychiatric treatment plans.
• Assess patient needs and support recovery-oriented care and treatment outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate daily psychiatric nursing operations as Charge Nurse.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and multi-disciplinary reports.
• Lead therapeutic groups to enhance emotional regulation and overall wellness.

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Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

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Organization: Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45237-2621, United States

Compensation: $36.01

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 1st and 2nd shift

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.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

What You'll Do

Psychiatric Nursing Care & Treatment Planning

• Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, providing nursing expertise in the development and implementation of individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
• Assess patient needs and collaborate with clinical staff to support recovery-oriented care and positive treatment outcomes.

Patient Assessment & Monitoring

• Observe, assess, and document patients' mental status, behaviors, and responses to psychiatric medications and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate clinical findings to the treatment team to support informed care decisions and treatment modifications.

Leadership & Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Function as Charge Nurse by coordinating and directing daily psychiatric nursing operations.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff while promoting a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Documentation & Clinical Reporting

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and multidisciplinary reports.
• Ensure patient records reflect comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding treatment, progress, and interventions.

Therapeutic Programming & Patient Support

• Lead and facilitate therapeutic groups designed to enhance emotional regulation, coping skills, social functioning, and overall wellness.
• Support patients in developing healthy strategies for managing symptoms and achieving treatment goals

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. This position is at our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237.

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:

• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Additional 10% pay Supplement ($3.60 per hour) for hours worked 2:30 pm - 7:00 am
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

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 a 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 class 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

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.