Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Psychiatric/DD Nurse Full Time 15 % Recruitment Supplement & 10% Supplement for
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, 43050
Psychiatric/DD Nurse Full Time 15 % Recruitment Supplement & 10% Supplement for 2nd Shift
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma‑informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Join us in providing critical care at the Mount Vernon Development Center.
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate nursing and medical needs of institutionalized patients, initiate and direct implementation of a nursing care plan, observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition and response to medication, treatments and therapeutic activities, coordinate clinical and medical appointments, provide professional nursing care (administer medications and treatments ordered by physician), assist with physical examinations, take and record vital signs, assist in feeding and grooming patients when needed, be responsible for patient/family teaching and respond to emergencies.
Direct delivery and evaluate psychiatric and nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional and nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitor LPN medication administration, documentation, patient care and operation of medical equipment, and assist in orienting and training new nursing services employees.
Prepare and review records and reports (incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions, and discharges), update nursing care plans, transcribe and/or verify doctors’ orders, write and review treatment plans and nursing summaries, serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member, attend seminars, meetings and conferences, and participate in in‑service training sessions/programs.
Qualifications & Skills
Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing.
Experience in employee training and development.
Familiarity with state and federal regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing.
Public relations and counseling skills.
Skill in operation of medical equipment.
Ability to handle abstract and concrete variables, write clear, concise and accurate reports, and demonstrate physical fitness.
Benefits
Medical Coverage: quality, affordable and competitive medical benefits offered through Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance: free after the completed eligibility period.
Paid time off: vacation, personal and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; childbirth/adoption leave.
Employee Development Funds: educational and professional development funding.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): employer and employee contributions as outlined.
Deferred Compensation: Ohio Deferred Compensation program 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Additional Requirements To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at
EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov .
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check, in accordance with Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment.”
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use; a positive test will disqualify an applicant from employment.
Contact Trina Kolakowski –
trina.kolakowski@dodd.ohio.gov
Job Details
Location: Mount Vernon Development Center, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Compensation: $34.96 - $48.90 per hour.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Union: 1199.
Primary Job Skill: Nursing.
Technical Skill: Nursing.
Professional Skill: Adaptability.
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Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate nursing and medical needs of institutionalized patients, initiate and direct implementation of a nursing care plan, observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition and response to medication, treatments and therapeutic activities, coordinate clinical and medical appointments, provide professional nursing care (administer medications and treatments ordered by physician), assist with physical examinations, take and record vital signs, assist in feeding and grooming patients when needed, be responsible for patient/family teaching and respond to emergencies.
Direct delivery and evaluate psychiatric and nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional and nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitor LPN medication administration, documentation, patient care and operation of medical equipment, and assist in orienting and training new nursing services employees.
Prepare and review records and reports (incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions, and discharges), update nursing care plans, transcribe and/or verify doctors’ orders, write and review treatment plans and nursing summaries, serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member, attend seminars, meetings and conferences, and participate in in‑service training sessions/programs.
Qualifications & Skills
Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing.
Experience in employee training and development.
Familiarity with state and federal regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing.
Public relations and counseling skills.
Skill in operation of medical equipment.
Ability to handle abstract and concrete variables, write clear, concise and accurate reports, and demonstrate physical fitness.
Benefits
Medical Coverage: quality, affordable and competitive medical benefits offered through Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance: free after the completed eligibility period.
Paid time off: vacation, personal and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; childbirth/adoption leave.
Employee Development Funds: educational and professional development funding.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): employer and employee contributions as outlined.
Deferred Compensation: Ohio Deferred Compensation program 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Additional Requirements To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at
EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov .
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check, in accordance with Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment.”
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use; a positive test will disqualify an applicant from employment.
Contact Trina Kolakowski –
trina.kolakowski@dodd.ohio.gov
Job Details
Location: Mount Vernon Development Center, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Compensation: $34.96 - $48.90 per hour.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Union: 1199.
Primary Job Skill: Nursing.
Technical Skill: Nursing.
Professional Skill: Adaptability.
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