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Organization: Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: Charlotte.Calloway@dodd.ohio.gov
Work Location:
1601 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43222-1033
United States
Compensation: $36.01 - $50.37
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 40
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
What You'll Do
At the direction of the Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director,assumes primary nursing responsibility for assigned residents (e.g., nursingtreatment planning, verification & review of physician order, chart audits,self-medication plans, human sexuality programs, medical administration,infection control, physical assessments & health care related scenarioprograms) as appropriate to assigned duties on assigned duty shift;participates in related meetings as required by Supervisor; responsible to communicatemedical information to parents/guardians, when appropriate. Fills in forpsychiatric meetings as necessary & works with physicians on a rotatingbasis (e.g., setting up charts, verifying orders written from physicianconsults). Responsible for processing physician orders (e.g., labs,x-rays, medical appointments), enters physician's orders into computerizedrecords & communicates change of resident status to appropriateinterdisciplinary team members. Schedule follow-up care of residents withresidents with physicians as needed & communicates medical appointments toappropriate personnel. Assess & reviews preventative health screeningforms & ensures quarterly physical exams are completed on residents. Assists in feeding, grooming & self-care. Evaluates client and staffinjuries & administers & records first aid as necessary. Respondsto medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, psychotropic emergencies, etc.)& assists in decision making in supervisor's absence.
Monitor health care charts on living areas to ensure properfollow-up & continuity of health care. Serves as member of theinterdisciplinary team, including in collaboration with the client's physicianpursuant to client health conditions. Submits reports to supervisor(e.g., IPP input, chart audits, psychotropic medication reviews,self-medication inputs & physical assessments). Develops, implements& evaluates client self-medication programs. Provides health teaching& direction to family, staff & clients as directed.
Assists in orienting training of newstaff. Conducts & participates in In-Service trainingssessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses(LPNs). Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input onUnusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports ofclient health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures
Additional Information
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that caresfor Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligiblefull-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of OhioBenefits, visit our TotalRewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Salary Information:
$36.01 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $37.75
Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Additional $3.60 per hour for assigned 2nd and 3rd shift
Additional hourly recruitment supplement $5.40 per hour
Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service
RNs can receive an Cost of Living increases every July 1st perthe current 1199 bargaining unit contract.
Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
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
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 employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications:
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
Job Skills: Nursing
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health,Customer Service, Medical, Medical Charting, Medication Management
Professional Skills: Adaptability,Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Time Management
