What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor position at State of Ohio Jobs?
Supervises, plans, schedules & reviews work of assigned staff (e.g., Psychiatric/DD Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses) & coordinates delivery of nursing & psychiatric care to individual on 2nd & 3rd shift; responsible for quality, availability & delivery of psychiatric nursing services to individuals (e.g., coordinates staffing schedules, monitors performance of employees); assists Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director in maintaining Nursing Standards by planning & implementing Nursing Policies & Procedures (e.g., Gastrostomy Feeding, Seizure Care & Observation, Medication Administration); completes & signs performance evaluations (Psychiatric/DD Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses); authorizes overtime & serves as liaison between nursing/medical services & other disciplines; approves/disapproves leave requests; investigates & responds to employee grievances; disciplines assigned staff as needed (e.g., investigates & prepares documentation, counsels employees & makes recommendations for corrective action); Develops, schedules & monitors in-service training programs (e.g., Infection Control, Signs & Symptoms of Illness, Hygiene); provides orientation for Psychiatric/DD Nurses, LPN’s & TPW’s; serves on committees (e.g., Nursing Quality Assurance, Human Rights); serves as interdisciplinary team member; conducts staff meetings with Psychiatric/DD nurses, LPN’s & TPW’s; attends team meetings; performs other related duties (e.g., submits reports as requested by Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director; attends workshops, seminars, meetings & in-services [Fire Safety, First Aid, CPR]). Provides professional nursing care to individuals as needed; confers with physician regarding patient care & responds to emergencies; Monitors health & safety status of individuals & employees; reports (verbally & in writing) any unusual behaviors, conditions & safety hazards to physician, Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director & other appropriate personnel; delegates responsibility for implementing physician’s orders & maintaining individuals’ medical records in accordance with facility’s policies & procedures; provides professional nursing judgment & intervention as necessary; is responsible for pharmacy drug cabinet in the absence of a Registered Pharmacist. Organizes medical records, files, and reports; responds to internal/external medical questions in area of expertise; assists with facility tours; provides information to nursing students; assists with special events as needed (e.g. fall festival, health fair); completes other duties as assigned.
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Nursing
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.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
