Mental Health & Addiction Services – Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Looking for Psychiatric/DD Nurse – Supplemental Workforce (ETA) at Athens, OH Full Time

We provide statewide leadership of highly valued mental health & addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery at OhioMHAS!

We are looking for team members who will serve compassionately, contribute & collaborate, deliver quality and be accountable.

What we do:
OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.
Position Location:
Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

100 Hospital Drive

Athens, Ohio 45701

Salary & Schedule Information for Established Term Appointment (ETA):

• An Established Term Appointment (ETA) will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively.
• $33.40 per hour – step increase after working 2080hrs.
• ETAs are eligible for healthcare benefits. 
• ETAs receive 8.0 hrs. of personal leave every 4 months.
• Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location.
• Days & Hours vary based on operational need. Shifts times are: 6:30a-3:00p, 2:30p-11:00p, 10:30p-7:00a, including weekends and holidays.

 
What you will do….

• Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are hospitalized (e.g., admissions, ongoing treatment, discharges); initiates & directs implementation of nursing care plan; observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments & therapeutic activities; provides professional nursing care (e. g. , administers medications & treatments as ordered by physician, educates patient on medication(s), assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs, performs venipuncture); responds to emergency situations (e.g., codes, suicide, assault).

• Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., licensed practical nurse (i.e., LPN), therapeutic program workers (i.e., TPW)) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, glucometer); precepts & provides support for nursing staff as assigned.
• Prepares, reviews, implements & updates records/reports/plans (e.g., individual treatment plans, incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions & discharges); transcribes &/or verifies doctors’ orders; writes nursing summaries; participates in ongoing performance improvement/quality assurance.
• Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member; performs variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in patient areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; schedules unit shift breaks/lunch).

What’s in It for you…

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t 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 available for full time and part – time employees includes:

• Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)

• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information.

• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included.
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $4000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities

• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS

You also need to know….

• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation.
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment 

Helpful tips….

Application Procedures:

•  To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
•  When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
•  We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
•  You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
•  We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to c

Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training & development*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations*; counseling*. Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrate physical fitness. (*)Developed after employment.