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DODD Core Values:
To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:
- Kindness & Empathy ā All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
- Collaboration ā We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
- Transparency ā We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
- Quality Innovation ā The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
- Inclusiveness ā Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
- AccountabilityĀ ā We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.
Job Duties:
Works under direction & requires thorough knowledge of professional nursing in order to supervise, plan, schedule & review work of assigned staff & coordinate delivery of nursing & psychiatric care to consumers on designated area on one or more assigned shifts & supervise all subordinate nursing personnel assigned to designated area on one or more assigned shifts. Coordinates nursing personnel on various shifts in accordance with established criteria (e.g. identifies operational problems, takes appropriate action, maintains staffing coverage, etc.): coordinates assessments, planning, evaluation & delivery of psychiatric & medical nursing (assesses nursing care requirements of consumers, assess available resources to provide care, established nursing priorities for a given area based on population, evaluates quality of consumer care based on established standards, etc.).Assist in planning nursing policies & procedures (e.g. participates in the creation & implementation & monitoring of departmental policies/procedures & goals, assists in the development of consumer care standards that are consistent with current nursing & medical standards, serves as a resource for nesting and other professional staff, etc.). supervises nursing personnel (e.g. schedules, assigns & reviews work, recommends commendation & discipline; recommends/not recommends leaves, evaluates staff). Keeps Psych/DD Nurse Director updated on pertinent/relevant information.
Assumes responsibility for portion of center orientation program; Provides in-service training program (e.g. identifies nursing information needed to enhance consumer quality of life proves nursing consultation to nursing staff & other professionals, etc.). Monitors training programs to ensure appropriate development, implementation, and quality assurance). Serves and participates as an interdisciplinary team member. Attends meeting, seminars, and workshops. Writes & reviews reports.
Provides professional nursing care services as circumstances dictate. Participates in direct patient care activities as required by consumer needs & staffing resources. Provides information to & confers with physicians and/or outside agencies regarding consumer nursing/medical care. Responds to emergencies. Completes other duties as assigned.
Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 24 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in counseling.Ā
-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.Ā
Job Skills: Nursing, Attention to Detail, Adaptability
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