Psychiatric/DD Nurse 15%25 Recruitment Supplement and 10%25 Supplement for at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Gallipolis, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Health Care Services, Medication Administration, Infection Control, Policy Development, Patient Assessment, Emergency Room Assistance, Diagnostic Studies Scheduling, Interdisciplinary Team Participation, Staff Training

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Assess & evaluate nursing & medical needs by delivery of health care services to clients on Living Area as ordered by physician: observes clients for signs of illness or injury; examines clients; checks vital signs; schedules physical examinations, lab, x-rays & assorted diagnostic studies (e.g., CAT Scan, Colonoscopy); confers with & assists physician on health & behavior problems; administers oral & parenteral medications as ordered by physician; assists with immunization programs; performs advanced nursing procedures, treatment & therapeutic activities; refers to various services (e.g., dentist, podiatrist, psychologist, E.N.T., dermatologist, ophthalmologist, Internal Medicine); assists in emergency room & Clinics as needed. Mandatory Overtime is Required of this Position. Assists other staff by directing delivery of psychiatric & nursing care: monitors LPN’s in administration of medications; provides input in establishing Nursing policies & procedures; assists Director of Nursing in administrative matters concerning health care; helps the Infection Control Nurse with matters (e.g., in-services to Living Area staff on infection control issues, hand washing, catheter care, general refreshers; monthly infection & safety surveillance monitors on each Living Area). Completes & maintains notes, reports & forms: prepares nursing assessments; submits repair orders as necessary; orders medications for clients’ visits. Maintains & orders drugs & supplies: orders drugs & office supplies; submits repair orders as necessary; orders medications for clients’ visits. Assists with preparation of education programs & attends meetings: participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at annuals & other team meetings; continuous education & in-service training for LPN’s & Living Area staff; counsels LPN’s in individual care & use of equipment; schedules special medical programs in Living Areas; attends staff & educational meetings. 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

Responsibilities

This role involves assessing and evaluating the nursing and medical needs of clients by delivering healthcare services, administering medications, and scheduling diagnostic studies as ordered by a physician. Additionally, the nurse assists other staff by directing psychiatric and nursing care, monitoring LPNs, and contributing to the establishment of nursing policies and procedures.