Psychiatric/DD Nurse Manager (ADON)

Taleo; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage

Free Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Retirement/Pension

Job summary

Ohio Department of Veterans Services is seeking a registered nurse to lead nursing operations at the Sandusky Veterans Home. You will oversee RN/LPN/STNA staff, implement policies, and ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a full-time schedule, competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and robust paid time off. Starting pay is $48.93/hour with yearly increases and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio; 36 months exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 18 months supervision/management experience; 12 months counseling/PR.
• Nursing leadership and clinical policy development responsibilities are part of the role.
• Includes QA, audits, quality improvement metrics, wound care program development and cross-department coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of quality assurance programs and nursing policies; liaises between nursing/medical services and other disciplines.
• Assumes leadership of nursing personnel on designated unit; coordinates care and supervisory duties.
• Prepares for on-site audits and surveys; supports quality improvement projects and clinical metrics.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the agency’s Wound Care Program.
• Leads investigations of sentinel events and adverse events; supports department heads.

Skills

Nursing

Behavioral Health

Direct Support/Direct Care

Management

Medical

Decision Making

Flexibility

Leading Others

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Hailey Ivory, [e-mail]

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky 44870

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation : $48.93/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 1800 - 0630

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills : Behavioral Health, Direct Support/Direct Care, Management, Medical, Nursing

Professional Skills : Decision Making, Flexibility, Leading Others, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

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.

WHO ARE WE?

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.

To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs

Job Description

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay – $48.93

• 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

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 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

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the development, implementation & monitoring of quality assurance programs, development & implementation of nursing policies & procedures, serves as liaison between nursing/medical services & other disciplines.

• Assumes leadership of nursing personnel (RN, LPN, STNAs & support personnel) on designated nursing unit.

• Prepares for on-site clinical & operational audits & annual surveys as well as assisting with development & monitoring of quality improvement projects & clinical metrics.

• Develops, implements, & evaluates the agency’s Wound Care Program.

• Acts as resource person to department heads/supervisors and the agency.

• Leads the investigating, tracking, & reporting sentinel events & adverse events.

• All other duties as assigned

*Schedule details will be discussed at interview*

Helpful Tips

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.

Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to stand for extended periods of time. May be required to lift heavy objects from time to time. May be exposed to a variety of bodily fluids and infectious diseases from residents.

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; 36 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; completion of undergraduate core program in nursing; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in supervision; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in management; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in counseling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations.
-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, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Management, Behavioral Health, Flexibility, Leading Others, Decision Making, Confidentiality, Teamwork

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 ofState, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.

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.