What You’ll Do At DBH
As a Mental Health/Psychiatric RN you will:
- 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 and treatment
- As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
- Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports
- Facilitate patient group activities
This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. An additional $1.50/hr shift differential and $3.50/hr PM hours supplement will be applied to all hours worked between 3pm and 7am. Normal working hours are 5 8-hour shifts a week for full-time and 2-3 8-hour shifts a week for part-time. All shifts include an every other weekend rotation. Full-time first and second shift currently available, as well as part time third shift. First shift is 6:30am-3pm, second shift is 2:30pm-11pm, and third shift is 10:30pm-7am. This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 432232200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223.
What Is 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 our Total Rewards website!
Our Benefits Package Includes
- Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For full-time employees, the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums and for part-time employees the state pays 50%. Health insurance has 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 $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
- Up to 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 option
- 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%, visit website for more information OPERS
- Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information
You Also Need To Know
- Must be able to complete a 3 week (business days Monday-Friday) 7:30am-4pm full time orientation, even if doing a part-time position.
- 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 required
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
- Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.
Additional Qualifications
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
Technical Skills: Medication Management, Mental Health, Therapeutical Services
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Coaching, Collaboration, Motivating Others, Decision Making, Delegation, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. Ohio DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
614-752-0333
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Central Ohio Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$34.96 - $48.90
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Medication Management, Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Priority Setting
Agency Overview
Mental Health/Psychiatric RN
Multiple Shift Options
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 3,200 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.
DBH 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.
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