Nurse Practitioner

Who We Are:
We provide statewide leadership of highly valued mental health & addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery at OhioMHAS! We are looking for team members who will serve compassionately, contribute & collaborate, deliver quality and be accountable.
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:
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
3000 Erie St. S.
Massillon, Ohio 44646
What You'll Do:

• Creates & implements patient care plans and performs advanced nursing duties within boundaries of licensure:
  a. Monitors progress of patients and intervenes in the course of chronic illness.
  b. Performs routine physical examinations of patients to determine control or status of chronic conditions & diagnose new conditions.
  c. Evaluates acute & chronically ill patients & prescribes medications or administers treatment of acute & chronically ill patients.
  d. Completes discharge planning/follow-up care for clients/patients/youth/inmates with chronic care and/or medical issues.
  e. Performs minor surgery as training & competency allows.
  f. Evaluates necessity for referral consultations inside or outside the institutional, facility or correctional setting.
  g. Orders & reviews results of laboratory, x-ray & other diagnostic testing.
  h. Inoculates or vaccinates patients against communicable diseases.
  2. Maintains required medical records:
  a. Documents medical information gathered during patient interviews according to agency guidelines, policies, protocols & agency-professionally accredited standards.
  b. Documents assessments & diagnostic impressions including treatment plans & follow up parameters.
  c. Cooperates monthly with institutional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or agency equivalent for medical quality oversight.
  3. Provides clinical direction to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, phlebotomists & other caregivers.
  4. Participates in professional & agency committees & meetings:
  a. Attends professional institutional specific meetings as requested by warden, deputy warden or chief medical officer.
  b. Participates in continuous quality improvement measures & attends monthly meeting.
  c. Attends quarterly medical meetings.
  d. Serves as resource for patients & families utilizing areas of clinical expertise & provides advice regarding health maintenance & promotion & identifies health risk factors.
  e. Attends in-services &/or other continuing education offerings relative to growth & development as Nurse Practitioner.

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.
• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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

Helpful Tips

• 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.
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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications
Valid license as Registered Nurse; completion of Nurse Practitioner program & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.
Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment: Must obtain Drug Enforcement Agency number for scheduled drugs within 1 month of employment. Must satisfy all requirements to maintain licensure.