Psychiatric/DD Nurse Part time 15% Recruitment Supplement and 10% Supplement for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Psychiatric/DD Nurse Part TimeJoin our team at the Columbus Developmental Center!

About Us: Offering support across the lifespan of people with developmental disabilities, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities oversees a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. DODD is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.What You'll Do: At the direction of the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director, assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents (e.g., nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician order, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medical administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs) as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift; participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor; responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate. Fills in for psychiatric meetings as necessary & works with physicians on a rotating basis (e.g., setting up charts, verifying orders written from physician consults). Responsible for processing physician orders (e.g., labs, x-rays, medical appointments), enters physician's orders into computerized records & communicates change of resident status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members. Schedule follow-up care of residents with residents with physicians as needed & communicates medical appointments to appropriate personnel. Assess & reviews preventative health screening forms & ensures quarterly physical exams are completed on residents. Assists in feeding, grooming & self-care. Evaluates client and staff injuries & administers & records first aid as necessary. Responds to medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.) & assists in decision making in supervisor's absence. Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client's physician pursuant to client health conditions. Submits reports to supervisor (e.g., IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments). Develops, implements & evaluates client self-medication programs. Provides health teaching & direction to family, staff & clients as directed. Assists in orienting training of new staff. Conducts & participates in In-Service trainings sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input on Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures proper maintenance & security of the drug cupboard as appropriate).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 Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:Salary Information: $36.01 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $37.75Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shiftsAdditional $3.60 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shiftAdditional hourly recruitment supplement $5.40 per hourAnnual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of serviceRNs can receive an Cost of Living increases every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.Medical CoverageQuality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.Dental, Vision and Basic Life InsuranceDental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth/Adoption leaveOhio 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.Deferred CompensationThe Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at The final candidate selected for the position will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Interim Rule ,42 CFR 483.430(f) and State of Ohio Administrative Policy HR-52.Qualifications: Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section of Revised Code. Job Skills: Nursing Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management Supplemental Information 1199 Current Department of Developmental Disabilities SEIU 1199 Employees shall receive first consideration, pursuant to Article 30 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Hourly wage will be paid at Step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules of the ORC/OAC. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.