RN Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Education & Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems & Ohio DCF

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee inpatient nursing services on the 2:30 PM–11:00 PM shift at COBH main and Moritz buildings in Columbus.

You will supervise staff, respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, ensure timely briefings, maintain records of nursing staff, uphold infection control and policy standards, and coordinate admissions and family communication. Strong leadership and ER coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as registered professional nurse (RN) in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 24 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 3 mos. training. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in counseling.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with other exempt nursing leadership, you will oversee and coordinate nursing services for all patients on assigned shift within COBH main and Moritz buildings.
• Provide oversight and direction during psychiatric and medical emergencies, ensuring a proficient and timely clinical response.
• Ensure implementation of thorough and timely staff briefings.
• Monitor assigned staff nurses' record completion, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care on all units on your shift.
• Maintain knowledge of all DBH and COBH policies and procedures, safety and prevention programs, including infection control.
• Handle admission requests from referral sources and collaborate with physicians to determine appropriateness based on hospital criteria; manage admission processes and assessments.
• Make rounds throughout shift to determine needs of staff and patients
• Assure completion of all shift reports
• Serve as contact for families, external agencies and staff. Coordinate off-ground appointments as needed.
• Assure compliance with all accrediting agencies (Joint Commission, Medicare/Medicaid, etc)
• Facilitate use of "team scheduling" ensuring adequate coverage based on patient acuity; manage overtime; approve/disprove leave.
• Counsel, coach, and mentor staff as needed. Participate in continuing education and training of staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Emergency response

Staff coaching

Infection control

Policy compliance

Admission coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio

Job description

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee inpatient nursing services on the 2:30 PM–11:00 PM shift at COBH main and Moritz buildings in Columbus.

You will supervise staff, respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, ensure timely briefings, maintain records of nursing staff, uphold infection control and policy standards, and coordinate admissions and family communication. Strong leadership and ER coordination are essential.