Job Description:

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. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at Salary & Schedule Information for Established Term Appointment (ETA): * An Established Term Appointment (ETA) will have a length of appointment not to exceed ten (10) months consecutively * $25.39 per hour - step increase after working 2080hrs * ETAs are eligible for Healthcare benefits * ETAs receive personal leave every 4 months * Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location * Days & Hours vary based on operational need. Shifts times are: 6:30a-3:00p, 2:30p-11:00p, 10:30p-7:00a, including weekends and holidays What You Will Do: * Administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing; adheres to infection control practices; inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; collects specimens; assists physicians with physical exams, treatments &/or laboratory tests; assists in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; restrains patients as necessary; administers controlled drugs [e.g., narcotics, minor tranquilizers] & non-controlled medication in oral, rectal, topical or injectable form [i.e., intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only] & provides medication instructions to patients). * Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains medication stock & medical equipment & supplies); observes, documents & reports patient conditions (e.g., medication reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g., unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs, treatment plan). * Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists with personal grooming & hygiene, bathing or daily living activities; administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops; responds to patient codes; escorts patients & assists with recreational activities & scheduled appointments; provides one to one &/or group intervention & patient therapeutic education as stated in the treatment plan). * Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower-level direct care staff (e.g., therapeutic program workers, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients; precepts & provides direction to new LPN staff as assigned; attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., staff conferences, committees, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service training programs, meetings) as required. * Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nursing station & medication room/medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes & restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files); ensures security of ward unit. * 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. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package available for full time and part - time employees includes: * Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, 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 $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse * Guaranteed 11 paid holidays * Paid Time Off - vacation, personal, and sick leave included * Childbirth/Adoption Leave * Up to $4000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities * Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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 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 Helpful Tips Application Procedures: * 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. * We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. * 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. License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.