Ohio
Psychiatric/DD Nurse Full Time 15 % Recruitment Supplement %26 10% Supplement fo
Ohio, Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, 43050
Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are institutionalized, initiates & directs implementation of
nursing care plan, observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments &
therapeutic activities, coordinates clinical & medical appointments, provides professional nursing care (i.e., administers
medications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assists
in feeding & grooming patients when needed, responsible for patient/family teaching & responds to emergencies.
Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication
administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment & assists in orienting & training new nursing
services employees.
Prepares & reviews records & reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers,
admissions & discharges), updates nursing care plans, transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders, writes & reviews
treatment plans & writes nursing summaries.
Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings & conferences & attends, conducts &
participates in in-service training sessions/programs.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
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; demonstrate physical fitness.
What’s in it for you:
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
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! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed
eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the
OPERS website
for more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the
Ohio Deferred Compensation website
for more information. 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.
Job Skills:
Nursing
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Total Rewards website
! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed
eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the
OPERS website
for more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the
Ohio Deferred Compensation website
for more information. 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.
Job Skills:
Nursing
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