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:
Coordinates nursing services for designated area on one or more assigned shifts, coordinates assessments, planning, evaluation & delivery of psychiatric nursing & medical nursing & evaluates care of patients/consumers, assists in planning nursing policies & procedures & monitors all nursing activities for designated area on one or more assigned shifts to ensure compliance, coordinates staffing schedule, authorizes overtime & serves as liaison between nursing/medical services & other disciplines & supervises all subordinate nursing personnel assigned to designated area on one or more assigned shifts & in some cases where there is no hospital aide supervisor on staff, also supervises all direct care staff (e.g., hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) assigned to designated area on one or more shifts, approves/ disapproves leave requests, completes performance evaluations, recommends/ initiates disciplinary actions & counsels & advises staff. Develops, schedules & monitors in-service training programs, attends meetings, workshops & seminars, serves as interdisciplinary team member & writes & reviews reports. Provides professional nursing care to patients as needed, confers with physicians regarding patient care & responds to emergencies.
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.
Qualifications
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 24 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 courses or 9 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: Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management
Supplemental InformationTRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works shifts, weekends & holidays; exposed to communicable diseases; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment provision of services.
If contact for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations, due to a disability, should notify the office so that proper arrangements can be made.
*IMPORTANT* - If attaching a document that contains your Social Security Number (SSN), please redact SSN before attaching it to your application.
Current Department of Developmental Disabilities SEIU 1199 employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 30 of the collective bargaining agreement.
Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules of the ORC/OAC.