Psychiatric/DD Nurse

Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: Brittney Ritenour

Work Location: 66737 Toland Drive Cambridge, Ohio, 43725 United States

Compensation: $36.01-$37.75

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Variable

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

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.

To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families: Inclusion Partnership Respect

The final applicant selected for this 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.

DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Psych/DD Nurse Manager, performs general nursing and psychiatric care, including the administration of physician ordered medication and treatments; Assists in physical examinations; obtains and records vital signs. Documents in the medical record the administration of medication and treatments and other pertinent observations pursuant to a client's health status. Observes, evaluates and records client behavior and psychiatric symptoms; Assists in feeding, grooming and self care. Evaluates client and staff injuries and administers and records first aid as indicated. Responds to medical emergencies to administer life-saving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client's physician the completion of a functional client health needs assessment and nursing plan of care pursuant to client health conditions for those clients in assigned caseload. Develops, implements and evaluates client self medication programs. Provides health teaching to family and clients as indicated. Assists in orienting and training new nursing employees. Conducts and participates in In-Service training sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses who are assigned during same working hours. Provides written input upon Unusual Incident Reports. Complete nursing department shift reports of client health conditions so as to ensure continuity of care.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SPECIAL EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training & development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations*, counseling*. Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrates physical fitness. *Developed after employment