Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse (RN) - First and Second Shift Available

What You’ll Do At DBH Be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care Serve a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing their treatment plans Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment Will serve as charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients on your unit and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports Facilitate patient group activities Additional Salary / Appointment Information Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift Additional 10% pay Supplement ($3.50 per hour) for hours worked 3:00 pm – 7:00 am Additional hourly retention supplements available for educational degrees, professional certifications, and service time at COBH (up to 15%) Yearly cost of living increases per the 1199 contract Periodic step increases, the first of which is awarded after 180 days of employment Additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service Normal Working Hours Normal working hours are 5 8-hour shifts a week for full-time. All shifts include an every‑other weekend rotation. Full‑time first and second shifts currently available. First shift hours are 6:30am‑3pm, second shift hours are 2:30pm‑11pm. Benefits Health insurance upon hire. Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For full‑time employees, the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums and for part‑time employees the state pays 50%. Health insurance has low‑cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)! Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse Up to 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire; pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Guaranteed 11 paid holidays! Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option Childbirth/Adoption Leave Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities RNs working here at COBH are eligible for the following loan forgiveness and loan repayment programs: Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, STAR Loan Repayment Program Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: the state of Ohio contributes 14%! Visit website for more information OPERS Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information Yearly cost of living increases on July 1st per the 1199 contract Earn periodic step increases (the first one is earned after your first 180‑days of employment!) COBH service supplements awarded after 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years of service! State longevity supplements awarded yearly. Earned yearly starting with 5 years of service. Additional Information ALL positions must be able to complete a 3‑week (business days Monday‑Friday) 7:30am‑4pm full‑time orientation for first three weeks of employment, even if doing a part‑time position. May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse required Requirements Requires current license as registered nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code. Job Skills Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. Additional Qualifications Primary Job Skill : Nursing Technical Skills : Medication Management, Mental Health, Therapeutical Services Professional Skills : Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Coaching, Collaboration, Motivating Others, Decision Making, Delegation, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting 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. Ohio DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution. Location and Details Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Health, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223. Compensation and Schedule Pay range: $34.96 - $48.90 per hour. Schedule: Full‑time, 1st and 2nd shift available. Union: 1199 #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Behavioral Health