Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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.

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.

What youll do at OhioMHAS:

Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Managers this Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor provides management of the Nursing Department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Clinical Supervision:

• Oversees & coordinates nursing services for patients on assigned shift per patient populations served within facility (e.g. adult acute geriatric forensic MI/MR) based upon established nursing standards of care
• Respects patients rights & adheres to ethical standards
• Supervises & directs the implementation of the nursing process
• Serves as liaison with other disciplines (e.g. medicine psychology psychiatry adjunctive therapy social work)
• Provides oversight & direction during psychiatric & medical emergencies ensuring proficient & timely clinical response; ensures implementation of timely staff debriefings
• Monitors assigned staff nurses record completion (e.g. admission assessments seclusion/restraint incident reports)
• Continually monitors the quality of nursing care through the nursing departments QA/PI process
• Initiates & carries out all steps necessary to support the hospital mission philosophy & values.
• Maintains knowledge of COBH procedures for responding to workplace incidents & working knowledge of COBH safety & prevention programs including infection control
• Performs additional clinical-related duties to ensure efficient & appropriate access for services & provision of care:
• Receives admission requests from referral sources & collaborates with physicians to determine clinical appropriateness based on hospital admission criteria
• Manages admission processes including completing/ensuring completion of Nursing Assessment
• Rounds on units during shift to assess needs of staff & patients
• Evaluates patient medical/psychiatric needs & ensures provision of proper levels of care (e.g. medication use of restraints or seclusion)
• Confers with physician &/or psychiatrist regarding patient care/treatment
• Utilizes computer to enter &/or retrieve patient clinical information; assures completion of unit shift reports
• Serves as contact for families external agencies & staff;
• Coordinates off-ground appointments (e.g. shopping transportation to hospitals)
• Assures compliance with standards of accrediting agencies (e.g. Joint Commission Medicare); supports & implements National Patient Safety Goals
• Assists in the development of nursing &/or hospital policies/procedures.

Staff Supervision:

• Directly supervises Psych/DD Nurses & TPWs/PATs on shift
• Facilitates use of Team Scheduling; ensures scheduling of adequate staffing based upon patient acuity
• Manages use of overtime
• Approves/disapproves leave
• Completes performance reviews & competencies in a timely manner
• Recruits & supports retention of nursing staff
• Assists with staff orientation; counsels/coaches/mentors staff
• Participates in continuing education training of staff for required CEUs to educate & guide staff in holistic care & therapeutic treatment of patients (e.g. psychiatric physical cultural social spiritual etc.)
• Assures that staff remains current with hospital training requirements
• Completes first step in disciplinary process
• Develops & implements performance improvement plans
• Attends &/or participates in meetings as assigned

This is anhourly position and is exempt from the bargaining unitswith a pay range of#15ontheE1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.Normal working hours are 5 8-hour shifts of 2:30PM - 11:00PM and require an every other weekend rotation. Schedule may be able to potentially flex to work 10:30am-11pm on the weekend rotation and earn an additional day off during the week within that pay period. Note schedule may vary based on needs of the business.

Whats 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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans.

Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after completedeligibility period.

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

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

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 employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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

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 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.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may 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 check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor - 2nd shift

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

OhioMHAS Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.