Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director

Accepting applications for (1) Full-time Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director

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 You'll Do:

Plans, directs & manages psychiatric/MR nursing services & programs, plans, organizes, develops & implements nursing policies & procedures, coordinates nursing department quality assurance plan, monitors & assures hospital compliance with external reviewers (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid, fire marshal), investigates all unusual problems involving patient care &/or ward/unit/program management, serves as consultant & liaison to subordinates & all other hospital clinical & administrative staff & with other resources (e.g., community agencies, local, state & federal agencies), develops, writes & updates nursing services & program manuals & conducts rounds in all patient care areas to review patient care services. Under the administrative direction of the superintendent, as Nursing Program Director assists Medical Director with all administrative responsibilities and ensures quality control in overall nursing delivery within the center. Recommends and implements needed changes within the Health Services Dept for efficiency and productivity. Supervises and evaluates nurses, completes performance evaluations; approves/disapproves leave requests. Assists in planning and coordinating nursing policies and procedures, participates in evaluation process of residents. Remains informed of special orders concerning residents. Observes nursing care and visits residents to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and that treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders. Assists physicians with resident physicals and examinations. Attends to medical needs of residents, directly or through delegation. Serves a centers liaison with community based medical providers for individual resident participating in all contracted medical services.  Ensures that resident appointments are made and kept as scheduled. Contributing member of interdisciplinary team who communicates to all nurses the medical needs discussed at these meetings. Contributing member on the center’s MUI committee.

Advises administration of budgetary and personnel needs; Interviews and makes recommendations for hiring professional and non-professional Health Services staff; initiates disciplinary actions; develops and presents orientation and training programs for employees and individuals; monitors residents medical charts for nursing compliance.  Assists in performing nursing duties as needed.

Acts as Administrator On Call as assigned. Provides shift coverage as needed

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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. 

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.  To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator 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 & nursing registration per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 36 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; completion of undergraduate core program in nursing; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in management; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in supervision; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in public relations; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in counseling. 

-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

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Behavioral Health, Basic Medical Procedures, Communications

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Ethics and Values

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS: Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing; management; supervision; departmental, state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; counseling; interviewing; public relations. Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to communicable diseases; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior.

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.