Psychiatric/DD Nurse RN (20045217, 20046111)

Join Our Team! Accepting applications for Psychiatric/DD Nurse The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

 • Inclusion • Partnership • Respect

What will you do?

The Psychiatric/DD Nurse (RN) position is part of the Nursing team within the Division of Residential Resources. The Psychiatric/DD Nurse (RN) will work on-site with the Nursing Department at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center in Toledo, OH. Some of the duties include: 

• Assess/evaluate nursing & medical needs of individuals living at the developmental center
• Direct/implement nursing care plan 
• Observe, evaluate, & record patient behavior, condition & response to medication & treatments 
• Coordinate clinical & medical appointments 
• Provide professional nursing care
• Assists in feeding and grooming individuals 
• Respond to emergencies 
• Monitor LPN medication administration, documentation, individual care, etc. 
• Serve on interdisciplinary treatment team 

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.

At 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.

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Nursing, Medical Charting, Medical Records, Medication Management, Basic Medical, Building Trust, Customer Focus, Managing Meetings, Responsiveness, Written Communication, Verbal Communication 

$34.96 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $36.65

Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Additional $3.50per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift

Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.24 per hour

Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

RNs can receive Cost of Living increases every July 1st per the current 1199 bargaining unit contract.

No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications. 

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the 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.  

1st consideration will be given to current State of Ohio SEIU/District 1199 employees.  

Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC. 

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May require travel throughout the State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

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.

The 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.