Psychiatric/DD Nurse (Registered Nurse) - 20022380

Psychiatric Nurse

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

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Starting pay is approximately $95,000 based on location/shift assignments. Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an RN to hold one multistate license (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states across the country.

Plans psychiatric care of patient/offenders based on need and/or problems identified in patient/offender assessment. Writes measurable goals and plans interventions specific to patient/offender. Serves on a multi-disciplinary mental health treatment team as a provider of psychiatric nursing services for mentally ill patients/offenders. Provides crisis intervention to patients/offenders. Completes detailed psychiatric screening, nursing assessments and participates in the development of treatment plans. Conducts medication education and participates in other therapeutic groups (e.g., medication compliance, sleep hygiene, medication education) as assigned. Implements special precautions for suicide and escape and secures orders for and insures appropriateness of restraint/seclusion of patient/offenders including special needs of population. Observes and evaluates the patient/offenders physical and emotional reaction to medication and therapies. Submits timely reports to the psychiatrist and appropriate treatment staff. Documents appropriate data on the patient/inmate's records. Acts as a mental health liaison. Assists psychiatrists/CNS with psychiatric examinations. Records and facilitates implementation of physician/psychiatrist/CNS orders. Coordinates psychiatric appointments. Provides professional nursing care (e.g., checks vital signs, assesses medical needs, administers medication) to psychiatric patient/offenders. Provides direct professional nursing care (e.g., observes, assesses and records symptoms, reactions and progress of patients) and makes appropriate referrals. Performs psychiatric nursing rounds. Provides immediate attention to emergencies. Completes psychiatric nursing care plans. Assists with orientation of staff. Completes miscellaneous forms and reports, including quality assurance and medication compliance. Attends meetings, conferences and training sessions as directed.

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.

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, Behavioral Health, Professional, Basic Documentation, Medication Management, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Decision Making, and Emotional Intelligence. 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.