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Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Psychiatric/DD Nurse Full Time 15% Recruitment Supplement And 10% Supplement for

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Cambridge, Ohio, United States, 43725

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Overview Psychiatric/DD Nurse Full Time with 15% Recruitment Supplement and 10% Supplement for 2nd shift at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Location: Cambridge Developmental Center, Cambridge, Ohio. Primary location: United States of America - OHIO - Guernsey County - Cambridge. Work hours: 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Schedule: Part-time.

Duties

Under the direction of the Psych/DD Nurse Manager, performs general nursing and psychiatric care, including 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 CPR.

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and, in collaboration with the client’s physician, completes a functional client health needs assessment and nursing plan of care for 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 to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmental disability nursing; employee training and development; state and federal regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing; public relations; counseling.

Skill in operation of medical equipment.

Ability to handle abstract and concrete variables; write meaningful, concise and accurate reports; demonstrate physical fitness.

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

Organization Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center.

Contact and Accessibility Agency Contact: 740.432.0497

EEO/Accessibility: Ohio State ADA accommodations information available; to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, contact ADA Coordinator at 614-752-3011 or EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Additional Job Details

Compensation: $34.96 - $48.90

Work Type: Part-time

Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills: Medication Management, Urgent and Emergency Care, Medical, Nursing

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Situational Awareness

Union: 1199

Classified Indicator: Classified

Notes Unposting Date: Ongoing. Current applicant status and posting details may change. Seniority level: Entry level.

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