Psychiatric/DD Nurse

Who We Are Join Our Team! The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect 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. What You'll Do Salary Information: · $36.01 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $37.75 · Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift. · Additional $3.60 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift. · Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.40 per hour. · Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service. RNs can receive up to a 3% increase every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract. What You'll Do As a RN - Psych/DD Nurse Medication and treatment administration. Assessing residents per direct care staff concerns and post incident. Completing documentation – i.e. 24-hour report, nursing notes, medication administration record, physician orders and essential healthy lifestyle plans. Acts as a liaison with physicians by communicating medical concerns of residents with physicians and other medical consultants and then informing team members of treatment recommendations. Attends meetings i.e. medication reviews, admission/discharge and special team meetings. Assists with physical exams of individuals. Preparing and filing medical related documents. 2nd shift hours are 2:00PM to 10:30PM and 3rd shift hours are 10:00PM to 8:30AM. Pay increase after 6 months of service. Scheduled to work every other weekend, mandatory hours are required. Additional Information Background check: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123:2-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to tes for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.