What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse - ETA (Supplemental Workforce) position at Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services?
What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS
This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:
Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location. An Established Term Appointment (ETA) will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively.
Supplemental Information
At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website Careers | Ohio.gov Careers | Ohio.gov. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Job Skills: Nursing
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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
dmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Appalachia Behav - Athens
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens
Compensation
$33.45
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Communications, Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health, Nursing
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Observation
Agency Overview
Psychiatric/DD Nurse ETA
Supplemental Workforce
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:
- Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are hospitalized (e.g., admissions, ongoing treatment, discharges); initiates & directs implementation of nursing care plan; observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments & therapeutic activities; provides professional nursing care (e. g., administers medications & treatments as ordered by physician, educates patient on medication(s), assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs, performs venipuncture); responds to emergency situations (e.g., codes, suicide, assault).
- Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., licensed practical nurse (i.e., LPN), therapeutic program workers (i.e., TPW)) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, glucometer); precepts & provides support for nursing staff as assigned.
- Prepares, reviews, implements & updates records/reports/plans (e.g., individual treatment plans, incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions & discharges); transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders; writes nursing summaries; participates in ongoing performance improvement/quality assurance.
- Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member; performs variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in patient areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; schedules unit shift breaks/lunch).
Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location. An Established Term Appointment (ETA) will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively.
Supplemental Information
At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website Careers | Ohio.gov Careers | Ohio.gov. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
- Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
- 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
Job Skills: Nursing
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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
dmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Appalachia Behav - Athens
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens
Compensation
$33.45
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Communications, Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health, Nursing
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Observation
Agency Overview
Psychiatric/DD Nurse ETA
Supplemental Workforce
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
Salary : $33
