What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Part time 15% Recruitment Supplement AND 10% Supplement for 2nd Shift position at Ohio 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
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
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
740.432.0497
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Cambridge Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge
Compensation
33.45
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
Medical
Professional Skills
Situational Awareness
Agency Overview
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 ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov .
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
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
740.432.0497
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Cambridge Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge
Compensation
33.45
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
Medical
Professional Skills
Situational Awareness
Agency Overview
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 ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov .
