What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
DODD Core Values
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:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor & with required knowledge of professional nursing to provide nursing & psychiatric care to patients. In this capacity, performs duties including but not limited to the following: Provides direct nursing & psychiatric care to residents & direction to LPNs; assesses health care needs of residents, initiates & directs implementation of any nursing treatment plans to meet established goals for each resident; integrates nursing goals into IPP; monitors health & safety status of residents on assigned shift; Assist in emergencies (i.e. first aide, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.) records & reports unusual behaviors &/or conditions to physicians, supervisor & other appropriate personnel; implements physician’s order & assists with medical procedures as necessary; ensures medication & treatment are administered according to policy, including actual medication administration; provides professional judgment & intervention as needed; monitor closely residents requiring acute care as necessary; ensure proper maintenance & security of the night drug cupboard as appropriate. Mandatory overtime is required of this position.
Assumes primary nursing responsibility for residents assigned including nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician orders, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medication administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs, as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift; participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor; responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate.
Monitor health care charts on cottages to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care; maintains records of all activities, as required; submits reports to Supervisor including but not limited to: IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments, performs related duties as required by supervisor.
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in State of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing & Nursing Registration per Sections 4723.13 & 4723.03 of Revised Code. Valid driver’s license.
Job Skills: Nursing, Medical, Attention to Detail, Adaptability
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Southwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia
Compensation
$33.45
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Medical, Nursing
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!
Who Are We?
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 learn more about DODD click here .
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio
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:
- Kindness & Empathy – All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
- Collaboration – We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
- Transparency – We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
- Quality Innovation – The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
- Inclusiveness – Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
- Accountability – We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor & with required knowledge of professional nursing to provide nursing & psychiatric care to patients. In this capacity, performs duties including but not limited to the following: Provides direct nursing & psychiatric care to residents & direction to LPNs; assesses health care needs of residents, initiates & directs implementation of any nursing treatment plans to meet established goals for each resident; integrates nursing goals into IPP; monitors health & safety status of residents on assigned shift; Assist in emergencies (i.e. first aide, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.) records & reports unusual behaviors &/or conditions to physicians, supervisor & other appropriate personnel; implements physician’s order & assists with medical procedures as necessary; ensures medication & treatment are administered according to policy, including actual medication administration; provides professional judgment & intervention as needed; monitor closely residents requiring acute care as necessary; ensure proper maintenance & security of the night drug cupboard as appropriate. Mandatory overtime is required of this position.
Assumes primary nursing responsibility for residents assigned including nursing treatment planning, verification & review of physician orders, chart audits, self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medication administration, infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenario programs, as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift; participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor; responsible to communicate medical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate.
Monitor health care charts on cottages to ensure proper follow-up & continuity of health care; maintains records of all activities, as required; submits reports to Supervisor including but not limited to: IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews, self-medication inputs & physical assessments, performs related duties as required by supervisor.
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in State of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing & Nursing Registration per Sections 4723.13 & 4723.03 of Revised Code. Valid driver’s license.
Job Skills: Nursing, Medical, Attention to Detail, Adaptability
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
Lori Finch; Lori.Finch@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Southwest Developmental Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia
Compensation
$33.45
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Medical, Nursing
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center!
Who Are We?
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 learn more about DODD click here .
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube @DODDOhio
Salary : $33
