Director of Nursing

What you will do as the Director of Nursing:

• Supervise nursing staff (combination of LPNs and RNs) on all shifts this includes completing performance evaluations determining staffing needs assigning duties coaching/mentoring training conducting staff meetings addressing performance/attendance issues and complying with the provisions in the collective bargaining agreements. This position also supervises the Dietitian and Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Oversees the medical care of the residents by ensuring standards of practice are followed coordination of clinics and other specialty needs with physicians and other providers works with pharmacies to ensure correct medications and doses are received.
• Contributing member of various facility committees i.e. Executive Staff Administrative Policy & Procedure Nursing Policy & Procedure Infection Control Admission/Discharge Human Rights Incident Review and Electronic Health Records.
• Ensures compliance with CMS standards for Intermediate Care Facilities for Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled and comes up with plans of correction when deficiencies are found.
• Trains all staff on nursing/medical related topics as needed.
• Works varied hours to ensure contact with all three shifts and may work as a shift nurse during times of staff shortages.

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.

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

The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Tiffin Developmental Center (TDC)

Mission: DODD will partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Vision: Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Values: Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion We create environments programs and processes that value those we support and encourages participation.

Partnership We work together to build connections that are essential for innovative support options and representative of the needs and wants of people with developmental disabilities.

Respect We are kind and empathetic honor the choices and wishes of those we support and their families and conduct our work ethically and sustainably.

TDC is a residential facility located in Northwest Ohio. We support youth aged 1017 and adults with developmental disabilities. We have a large rural campus which provides opportunities for our residents to be active in addition to being part of our community. Our direct care staff and nurses provide 24/7 care to the individuals who call TDC home. We focus on support and stabilization so our individuals can integrate into an environment that best meets their wants and needs.

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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and communicable diseases.

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace ator by email at .

The final candidate selected for the 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.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Due to the unclassified status of this position a more detailed background check is required in addition to the criminal background check.