What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor position at State of Ohio Jobs?
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:
- 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.
What You'll Do:
Works under direction & requires thorough knowledge of professional nursing in order to supervise, plan, schedule & review work of assigned staff & coordinate delivery of nursing & psychiatric care to consumers on designated area on one or more assigned shifts & supervise all subordinate nursing personnel assigned to designated area on one or more assigned shifts. Coordinates nursing personnel on various shifts in accordance with established criteria (e.g. identifies operational problems, takes appropriate action, maintains staffing coverage, etc.): coordinates assessments, planning, evaluation & delivery of psychiatric & medical nursing (assesses nursing care requirements of consumers, assess available resources to provide care, established nursing priorities for a given area based on population, evaluates quality of consumer care based on established standards, etc.).Assist in planning nursing policies & procedures (e.g. participates in the creation & implementation & monitoring of departmental policies/procedures & goals, assists in the development of consumer care standards that are consistent with current nursing & medical standards, serves as a resource for nesting and other professional staff, etc.). supervises nursing personnel (e.g. schedules, assigns & reviews work, recommends commendation & discipline; recommends/not recommends leaves, evaluates staff). Keeps Psych/DD Nurse Director updated on pertinent/relevant information.
Assumes responsibility for portion of center orientation program; Provides in-service training program (e.g. identifies nursing information needed to enhance consumer quality of life proves nursing consultation to nursing staff & other professionals, etc.). Monitors training programs to ensure appropriate development, implementation, and quality assurance). Serves and participates as an interdisciplinary team member. Attends meeting, seminars, and workshops. Writes & reviews reports.
Provides professional nursing care services as circumstances dictate. Participates in direct patient care activities as required by consumer needs & staffing resources. Provides information to & confers with physicians and/or outside agencies regarding consumer nursing/medical care. Responds to emergencies. 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
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works shifts, weekends & holidays; exposed to communicable diseases; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123:2-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. 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.
ADA StatementOhio 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.
