The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

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 :

Summit Behavioral Healthcare

1101 Summit Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Salary Information:

$1,000.00 New Hire Sign on Bonus, $500.00 paid at 120 days, $500.00 paid at 365 days. No contract or length of terms

• $24.39 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $25.45 per hour
• Additional $.60 per hour shift differential for afternoon and evening shifts
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

Day and evening shifts available, weekend rotation. 1st Shift 6:30am - 3:00 pm; 2nd Shift 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

These positions receive a minimum of 17 weekends off per year per the OCSEA union contract.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov

What You Will Do:

• Provide medication, education, and empowerment to individuals
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication
• Monitor patient health including vital signs, treatment plan progress, and activity participation
• Serve in a fundamental role as a multi-disciplinary team member that creates a safe and positive environment through safety and observation rounds and group facilitation

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:

• Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period . Click for more information
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off - vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program , Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

You Also Need to Know:

• Must be able to complete a 2 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
• Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse

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Application Procedures:

• To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

Qualifications
License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.