Job Description:

About Us: 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: Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare - CSN 4325 South Green Road Highland Hills, Ohio 44128 Salary Information: $24.39 - $30.55 Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F (Unusual or Rotating Shift; Flex as needed to meet operational needs) To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at What You'll Do: Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist or optometrist (e.g., administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing; adheres to infection control practices; inserts catheters; reinserts gastrostomy tubes; suctions; irrigates wounds; fives enemas, douches; 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 proving general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients); precepts & provides direction to new LPN staff as assigned; attends & participated 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 & stocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files); ensures security of word unit. (CSN Specific) Provides med/somatic services &/or Community Program Support Treatment (CPST) services as defined in OhioMHAS Medicaid Standards & completes applicable documentation for the Cuyahoga outpatient team & residential program as assigned; maintains 60% productivity rate for time spent in direct service; documents interventions in client record; assists in developing & attaining goals & objectives established in Individual Service Plan (ISP)/Residential Service Plan (RSP); participates regularly in treatment planning meetings to develop & update plans; participates in other community based meetings as necessary to facilitate client attainment of goals; orders mediation; transcribes & verifies physician orders; prescriptions; provides med education; med instruction & teaches self-administration of meds to clients & other team members in coordination with psychiatrist/RN; coordinates medication monitoring with other team members & monitors client's response to medication s; troubleshoots & intervenes regarding potential medication side effects & errors & other issues related to client's medication; participates in intake & discharge planning process/meetings & completes applicable documentation. 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 includes: Medical Coverage * Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance * Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. 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 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. License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination). Job Skills: Nursing