<p>Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of patients who are institutionalized, initiates & directs implementation of</p> <p>nursing care plan, observes, evaluates & records patient behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments &</p> <p>therapeutic activities, coordinates clinical & medical appointments, provides professional nursing care (i.e., administers</p> <p>medications & treatments as ordered by physician, assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs), assists</p> <p>in feeding & grooming patients when needed, responsible for patient/family teaching & responds to emergencies.</p> <p>Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of patients as delivered by lower-level professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., LPNs, hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication</p> <p>administration, documentation, patient care & operation of medical equipment & assists in orienting & training new nursing</p> <p>services employees.</p> <p>Prepares & reviews records & reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers,</p> <p>admissions & discharges), updates nursing care plans, transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders, writes & reviews</p> <p>treatment plans & writes nursing summaries.</p> <p>Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member, attends seminars, meetings & conferences & attends, conducts &</p> <p>participates in in-service training sessions/programs.</p> <p>MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:</p> <p>Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing*; employee training &</p> <p>development<em>; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations</em>; counseling*. Skill</p> <p>in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful,</p> <p>concise & accurate reports; demonstrate physical fitness.</p> <p>What's in it for you:</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Medical Coverage</p> <ul> <li>Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. </li></ul> <p>Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance</p> <ul> <li>Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. </li></ul> <p>Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance</p> <ul> <li>Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave </li><li>11 paid holidays per year </li><li>Childbirth/Adoption leave </li></ul> <p>Employee Development Funds</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Ohio Public Employees Retirement System</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Deferred Compensation</p> <ul> <li>The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge of professional nursing procedures; psychiatric or developmentally disabled nursing<em>; employee training & development</em>; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures as related to nursing; public relations<em>, counseling</em>. Skill in operation of medical equipment. Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrates physical fitness.</p> <p>Job Skills: Nursing</p>