Psychiatric/DD Nurse - 3rd Shift

Who we are:

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:

Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital

930 South Detroit Avenue

Toledo, Ohio 43614

Salary Information:

• $2,000.00 New Hire Sign on Bonus, with $1,000.00 paid at 120 days and $1,000.00 paid at 365 days.
• $33.45 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $35.07
• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Additional $3.35 per hour for hours worked 2:30 pm – 7:00 am
• Additional hourly retention supplements available for education and certifications up to 15%
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov

The Job Opportunity and Duties:

What you will do:

• Serve in a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing treatment plans
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication
• As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and provide support for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
• Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports
• Facilitate patient group activities

What’s 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. Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance upon hire: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period.
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse.
• 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire.
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included.
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out.
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave.
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: State of Ohio contributes 14%.
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan.

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
• Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse

Helpful Tips

• 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.
• 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 check your email often.

Qualifications: Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing.

Technical Skills: Nursing, Behavioral Health, Medical Charting, Communications, Professional.

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Delegation, Priority Setting, Situational Awareness, Attention to Detail.

Supplemental Information: At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing employees.

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