Role OverviewThis is an hourly, union-represented position at the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health's Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare hospital. The role serves as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients, creating and executing treatment plans. This is an Established Term Appointment (ETA) with a length not to exceed ten months consecutively, with no guarantee of hours, shifts, or assignment location.
What You Will Do
Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication and treatment. As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care, provide support and direction for nursing staff, and promote a positive and safe environment for recovery. Facilitate patient group activities, utilize de-escalation techniques, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Candidates must hold a current Ohio registered professional nurse license. The role requires skills in mental health, behavioral health, customer service, medical charting, and medication management, with professional skills including attention to detail, teamwork, and time management. Benefits include medical coverage, free dental/vision/basic life insurance, paid time off, and public retirement systems.
Requirements
- Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
Benefits
- 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)
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