Behavioral Health RN Hospital - Full Time

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health . This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What you'll do at DBH :

• Assess and evaluate nursing/medical needs of patients
• Initiate and direct implementation of the nursing care plan
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior and condition
• Administer medications and treatment as ordered by the physician
• Assist with physical examinations
• Respond to emergency situations
• Directs delivery of and evaluate psychiatric/nursing care of patients delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff
• Prepare, review, implement and update records/reports/plans
• Serve as an interdisciplinary treatment team member

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) , with a pay range of #13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . This position is located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Shifts are to be Determined.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked from 3:00 pm -7:00 am
• Additional $3.50 per hour retention supplement for hours worked from 3:00 - 7:00 am
• Additional hourly retention supplements available for education and certifications
• July 1, 2026, 3% percent pay increase
• Longevity supplement after 5 years of service
• Service supplement 2% at 12-24 months; 4% at 25-48 months; and 5% at 49 plus months

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:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.

Job Skills: Nursing

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.