Director of Nursing - for DODD Tiffin Developmental Center

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities - Tiffin Developmental Center (TDC)

Mission: DODD will partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Vision: Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Values: Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion – We create environments, programs and processes that value those we support and encourages participation.

Partnership – We work together to build connections that are essential for innovative support options and representative of the needs and wants of people with developmental disabilities.

Respect – We are kind and empathetic, honor the choices and wishes of those we support and their families and conduct our work ethically and sustainably.

TDC is a residential facility located in Northwest Ohio. We support youth aged 10-17 and adults with developmental disabilities. We have a large rural campus which provides opportunities for our residents to be active in addition to being part of our community. Our direct care staff and nurses provide 24/7 care to the individuals who call TDC home. We focus on support and stabilization so our individuals can integrate into an environment that best meets their wants and needs..

What you will do as the Director of Nursing:

• Supervise nursing staff (combination of LPNs and RNs) on all shifts - this includes completing performance evaluations, determining staffing needs, assigning duties, coaching/mentoring, training, conducting staff meetings, addressing performance/attendance issues and complying with the provisions in the collective bargaining agreements. This position also supervises the Dietitian and Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Oversees the medical care of the residents by ensuring standards of practice are followed, coordination of clinics and other specialty needs with physicians and other providers, works with pharmacies to ensure correct medications and doses are received.
• Contributing member of various facility committees - i.e. Executive Staff, Administrative Policy & Procedure, Nursing Policy & Procedure, Infection Control, Admission/Discharge, Human Rights, Incident Review and Electronic Health Records.
• Ensures compliance with CMS standards for Intermediate Care Facilities for Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled and comes up with plans of correction when deficiencies are found.
• Trains all staff on nursing/medical related topics as needed.
• Works varied hours to ensure contact with all three shifts and may work as a shift nurse during times of staff shortages.

What’s in it for you - the benefits of working for the State of Ohio:

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 available the first full month after hire.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free and available the first full month after hire.

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 for union-exempt employees.

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 websitefor more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Tamara Hairston, ADA Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Qualifications -

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing & nursing registration per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 36 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; completion of undergraduate core program in nursing; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in management; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in supervision; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in public relations; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in counseling.

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.

Supplemental Information

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and communicable diseases.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

The final candidate selected for the 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.

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 hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Due to the unclassified status of this position, a more detailed background check is required in addition to the criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• psych/DD nursing: 3 years (Required)
• public relations: 2 years (Required)
• supervision: 3 years (Required)
• management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50