Psychiatric/DD Nurse Part time 15% Recruitment Supplement AND 10% Supplement for 2nd Shift

State of Ohio; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric/DD Nurse to join their team part-time. This role involves providing essential nursing and psychiatric care, including administering medications, observing client behavior, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background and a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities. With a competitive hourly rate and additional shift differentials, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Annual increases

Longevity supplement after 5 years

Recruitment supplement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional nursing procedures and psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to write meaningful and accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and treatments under nurse manager's direction.
• Observes and records client behavior and psychiatric symptoms.
• Provides health teaching to family and clients as needed.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Medical

Situational Awareness

Education

Current license as registered professional nurse

Job description

Job Description - Psychiatric/DD Nurse Part time 15% Recruitment Supplement AND 10% Supplement for 2nd Shift (2200001J)

Psychiatric/DD Nurse Part time 15% Recruitment Supplement AND 10% Supplement for 2nd Shift ( 2200001J )

Organization

Organization

: Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information : 740.432.0497

Unposting Date

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Work Location

Work Location

: Cambridge Developmental Center 66737 Old 21 Road Cambridge 43725-8987

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Compensation : 33.45

Schedule

Schedule

: Part-time

Work Hours : 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Union : 1199

Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill

: Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills : Medical

Professional Skills : Situational Awareness

Agency Overview

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohiois committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs andemployment 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 Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at [e-mail] .

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; obtains and 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, including in collaboration with the client’s physician the completion of 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 same working hours.Provides written input upon Unusual Incident Reports. Complete nursing department shift reports of client health conditions so as to ensure continuity of care.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SPECIAL EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training & development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; 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.*Developed after employment

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.

Supplemental Information

1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 4 days per week. Every other weekend off.

$33.45 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $35.07

• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Additional $3.35 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift
• Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.02 per hour
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

RNs can receive an additional increase every July 1stper the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.