- Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are institutionalized, initiates & directs implementation of
nursing care plan, observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments &
therapeutic activities, coordinates clinical & medical appointments, provides professional nursing care (i.e., administers
medications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assists
in feeding & grooming patients when needed, responsible for patient/family teaching & responds to emergencies.
- Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication
administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment & assists in orienting & training new nursing
services employees.
- Prepares & reviews records & reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers,
admissions & discharges), updates nursing care plans, transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders, writes & reviews
treatment plans & writes nursing summaries.
Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings & conferences & attends, conducts &
participates in in-service training sessions/programs.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
- 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; demonstrate physical fitness.
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 our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
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 that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
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.
- To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov .
- 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 employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
- 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 employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
Job Skills: Nursing