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

Ohio; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide essential nursing and psychiatric care, ensuring the well-being of clients through the administration of medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting health status. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual client needs. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in your care while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to client health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing and psychiatric care under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments, document client health status.
• Evaluate client behavior and administer first aid as needed.

Skills

Nursing Procedures

Psychiatric Nursing

Employee Training & Development

Public Relations

Counseling

Report Writing

Physical Fitness

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Medical Equipment

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 the same working hours. Provides written input upon Unusual Incident Reports. Completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions 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

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.