Psychiatric/DD Nurse - (Intermittent As Needed)

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union 1199

Job summary

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, is seeking a licensed registered nurse for part-time, intermittent evening and day shifts at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, OH 44067. The role focuses on nursing care, medication administration, and interdisciplinary teamwork within a behavioral health setting.

Applicants must hold an Ohio RN license and provide official transcripts.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as a registered nurse in Ohio.
• Official transcripts are required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing/medical needs of patients
• Initiate and direct implementation of the nursing care plan
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior and condition
• Administer medications and treatment as ordered by the physician
• Assist with physical examinations
• Respond to emergency situations
• Directs delivery of and evaluate psychiatric/nursing care of patients delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff
• Prepare, review, implement and update records/reports/plans
• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member

Skills

Nursing

Education

Registered nurse license (OH)

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Behavioral Health - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: BERNADETTE DUDLEY

Work Location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067

Compensation: $36.01

Schedule: Intermittent - Part Time

Work Hours: Variable

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

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, OH.

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

• Assess and evaluate nursing/medical needs of patients
• Initiate and direct implementation of the nursing care plan
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior and condition
• Administer medications and treatment as ordered by the physician
• Assist with physical examinations
• Respond to emergency situations
• Directs delivery of and evaluate psychiatric/nursing care of patients delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff
• Prepare, review, implement and update records/reports/plans
• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member

Additional Salary / Appointment 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 located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Shifts are to be determined.

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.

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 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

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.