Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here. 

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use.  An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at

[email protected]. 

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. 

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. 

Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion 

• Partnership

• Respect

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for a Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor

What does a Psychiatric/DD Nurse Supervisor do?

• Coordinates nursing services for designated area on one or more assigned shifts

• Coordinates assessments, planning, evaluation, delivery of psychiatric nursing and medical nursing 

• Evaluates care of patients/consumers

• Assists in planning nursing policies and procedures 

• Monitors all nursing activities for designated area on one or more assigned shifts to ensure compliance

• Coordinates staffing schedules and authorizes overtime 

• Serves as liaison between nursing/medical services and other disciplines

• Supervises all subordinate nursing personnel assigned to designated area on one or more assigned shifts and in some cases where there is no hospital aide supervisor on staff, also supervises all direct care staff (e.g., hospital aides, therapeutic program workers) assigned to designated area on one or more shifts

• Approves/disapproves leave requests, 

• Completes performance evaluations,

• Recommends/ initiates disciplinary actions, counsels, and advises staff.

• Develops, schedules and monitors in-service training programs

• Attends meetings, workshops and seminars 

• Serves as interdisciplinary team member 

• Writes and reviews reports

• Provides professional nursing care to patients as needed, confers with physicians regarding patient care and responds to
  emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 months experience in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities

• 3 months training or 3 months experience in employee training & development 

• 3 courses or 9 months experience in public relations

• 3 courses or 9 months experience in counseling 
  
   

• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure. 
  
  Job Skills: Nursing

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)


• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.