Psychiatric/DD Nurse

Agency Overview 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. 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. Job Description Shift: 3rd Shift (10:40pm - 6:40am) Schedule: Part‑time Every other weekend off. Subject to mandatory hours. Location: Tiffin Developmental Center, 600 North River Road, Tiffin, OH 44883. Salary Information: $34.96 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65 Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 3PM and 7AM. Additional $3.50 per hour supplement for positions assigned 3rd shift. Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.24 per hour. Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service. With all supplements starting pay will be $43.70 for 3rd shift. 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 – 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 such as medication reviews, admission/discharge and special team meetings. Assists with physical exams of individuals. Preparing and filing medical related documents. Scheduled to work every other weekend; mandatory hours are required. 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 the Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans and available the first full month after hire. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of service. 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 for union‑represented employees. 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. Qualifications Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code. Supplemental Information May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior, must be able to bend, stoop, stand, lift, and run. Developmental centers operate 24/7, year‑round. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. 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 email at EEO‑View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr