Who We Are The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect Join Our Team! Accepting applications for a Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director What You'll Do The Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director performs duties under administrative direction calls for thorough knowledge of professional nursing management of nursing programs in order to plan, direct, coordinate evaluate delivery of all nursing services within nursing department supervise nursing personnel in nursing administration patient care. Plans directs nursing administration client care for the developmentally disabled in all nursing areas of facility: Defines nursing responsibilities assigns staff members to appropriate duties areas Defines nursing policies, philosophy objectives Assures scheduling office is aware of staffing needs Maintains standards of practice Acts administratively for all Health Services staff in absence of Medical Director Writes/updates policy procedure manuals job descriptions for each level of nursing Coordinates in-service training for nursing staff Coordinates nursing services with other departments Establishes communication acts as liaison between facility community health care agencies Ensures that all treatment plans provide for are compatible with delivery of nursing services as required by ICF/MR Senate Bill 336 Recruits, interviews recommends applicants for nursing related positions Provides professional administrative supervision of nursing staff Advises administration of budget personnel needs, participates in meetings reviews reports: Assists administration in determining levels of nursing care needed Assesses budgetary needs of nursing services makes recommendation to Medical Director Serves on facilities administrative staff, standing committees as determined holds routine meetings with all nursing staff Attends departmental meetings Performs related functions as directed by Medical Director Monitors infection control issues instigates necessary interventions Teaches employee orientation infection control Bloodborne Pathogens in-services Attends in-services seminars Attends MUI committee meetings As Nurse Reviewer, prepares regular reports dealing with medical nursing care for individuals served by DODD Department Investigates injuries /or identifies problems develops plans of correction: Investigates complaints of mistreatment, improper care /or other work rule infractions Reports work rule infractions Disciplines staff as required Investigates employee injuries as needed Completes reports as necessary Plans supervises medical staff to provide care for the developmentally disabled: Evaluates counsels nursing staff Reviews license renewal routinely for all licensed nursing personnel Additional Information This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications. Requires travel throughout State of Ohio may require overnight stay. Must be willing able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov