Psychiatric​/DD Nurse - ETA; Supplemental Workforce

Effective Date

Effective October 1, 2025 the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de‑escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary.

• Assesses & evaluates nursing & medical needs of clients who are hospitalized (e.g., admissions, ongoing treatment, discharges); initiates & directs implementation of nursing care plan; observes, evaluates & records client behavior, condition & response to medication, treatments & therapeutic activities; provides professional nursing care (e.g., administers medications & treatments as ordered by physician, educates client on medication(s), assists with physical examinations, takes & records vital signs, performs venipuncture);
  
  responds to emergency situations (e.g., codes, suicide, assault).
• Directs delivery of & evaluates psychiatric & nursing care of clients as delivered by professional & nonprofessional staff (e.g., licensed practical nurse (i.e., LPN), therapeutic program workers (i.e., TPW)) on assigned shift, monitors LPN medication administration, documentation, client care & operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, glucometer); precepts & provides support for nursing staff as assigned.
• Prepares, reviews, implements & updates records/reports/plans (e.g., individual treatment plans, incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions & discharges); transcribes &/or verifies doctors' orders; writes nursing summaries; participates in ongoing performance improvement/quality assurance.
• Serves as interdisciplinary treatment team member; performs variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in patient areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; schedules unit shift breaks/lunch).

This hourly position is covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit, with a pay range of # 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours and shifts are 12‑hour and 8‑hour shifts, totaling 80 hours per pay period. 1st shift (6:30 am–3:00 pm & 6:30 am–7:00 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm–11:00 pm & 10:30 am–11:00 pm ), 3rd shift (10:45 pm–6:45 am & 6:30 pm–7:00 am) with every other weekend and holiday off.

The position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701
.

Established Term Appointments (ETA) are scheduled to meet the needs of the hospital with no guarantee of hours, shifts or assignment location. An ETA will have a length of appointment not exceeding ten (10) consecutive months.

Must be able to complete a 4‑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.

Official transcripts are required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution.

AGENT Contact: dmh-mh-ath-human-resourceso.gov