Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director - 5% Recruitment Supplement

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Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: Leon Fitzpatrick - leon.fitzpatrick@dodd.ohio.gov

Work Location:

1101 South Detroit Avenue

Toledo, Ohio, 43614-2799

United States

Compensation: Starting at $53.91/hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, hours vary as needed.

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

Who We Are

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

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for a Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director

What You''ll Do

The Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director performs duties under administrative direction & calls for thorough knowledge of professional nursing management of nursing programs in order to plan, direct, coordinate & evaluate delivery of all nursing services within nursing department & supervise nursing personnel in nursing administration & patient care.

Plans & directs nursing administration & client care for the developmentally disabled in all nursing areas of facility:

• Defines nursing responsibilities & assigns staff members to appropriate duties & areas

• Defines nursing policies, philosophy & objectives

• Assures scheduling office is aware of staffing needs

• Maintains standards of practice

• Acts administratively for all Health Services staff in absence of Medical Director

• Writes/updates policy & procedure manuals & job descriptions for each level of nursing

• Coordinates in-service & training for nursing staff

• Coordinates nursing services with other departments

• Establishes communication & acts as liaison between facility & community health care agencies

• Ensures that all treatment plans provide for & are compatible with delivery of nursing services as required by ICF/MR & Senate Bill 336

• Recruits, interviews & recommends applicants for nursing & related positions

• Provides professional & administrative supervision of nursing staff

Advises administration of budget & personnel needs, participates in meetings & reviews reports:

• Assists administration in determining levels of nursing care needed

• Assesses budgetary needs of nursing services & makes recommendation to Medical Director

• Serves on facilities administrative staff, standing committees as determined holds routine meetings with all nursing staff

• Attends departmental meetings

• Performs related functions as directed by Medical Director

• Monitors infection control issues & instigates necessary interventions

• Teaches employee orientation & infection control Bloodborne Pathogens in-services

• Attends in-services & seminars

• Attends MUI committee meetings

• As Nurse Reviewer, prepares regular reports dealing with medical nursing care for individuals served by DODD Department

Investigates injuries &/or identifies problems & develops plans of correction:

• Investigates complaints of mistreatment, improper care &/or other work rule infractions

• Reports work rule infractions

• Disciplines staff as required

• Investigates employee injuries as needed

• Completes reports as necessary

Plans & supervises medical staff to provide care for the developmentally disabled:

• Evaluates & counsels nursing staff

• Reviews license renewal routinely for all licensed nursing personnel

Additional Information

• This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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

• 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. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

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

• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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.

Qualifications:

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

• Completion of undergraduate core program in nursing
• 36 months experience in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities
• 30 months training or 30 months experience in management
• 30 months training or 30 months experience in supervision;
• 18 months training or 18 months experience in public relations
• 18 months training or 18 months experience 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

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.