Psychiatric​/DD Nurse Supervisor - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Join the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as a Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor, leading nursing care and staff during second or third shift.

• Oversee and coordinate nursing services for assigned patient populations (adult acute, geriatric, forensic, MI/MR).
• Supervise and direct the implementation of the nursing process and clinical care.
• Serve as liaison with interdisciplinary teams (medicine, psychology, psychiatry, social work, ancillary services).
• Provide oversight during psychiatric and medical emergencies, ensuring timely response and debriefings.
• Monitor staff record completion (admission assessments, seclusion/restraint, incident reports).
• Continuously monitor quality of nursing care through QA/PI processes.
• Maintain knowledge of COBH procedures, safety, prevention, and infection control.
• Perform additional clinical duties, including admission processes, rounds, medication management, family contact, and coordination of off‑ground appointments.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards and National Patient Safety Goals.

• Directly supervise Psych/DD Nurses, LPNs, and TPWs/PATs on shift.
• Facilitate team scheduling and adequate staffing based on patient acuity.
• Manage overtime use and approve or disapprove leave.
• Complete performance reviews, competencies, and disciplinary processes.
• Recruit, retain, orient, coach, mentor, and support staff development.
• Participate in continuing education and CEU training to maintain holistic patient care.

• Registered RN licensed in Ohio, with 24 months exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities.
• 3 months training or experience in employee training & development; 3 courses or 9 months experience in public relations; 3 courses or 9 months experience in counseling.
• Proficiency in nursing standards of care, clinical supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement.

Hourly position, pay range $43.09 - $61.56. Normal working hours: 5 8‑hour shifts. Second shift 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM; third shift 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM. Every other weekend rotation.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. Disability and veteran affirmative action employment are required.