Licensed Practical Nurse II - Day Shift

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Taunton, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Taunton State Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse II candidate to provide nursing care to patients in an assigned area; administer treatment and medications; and perform related work as required.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week on the first shift, from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on the Cain 3 West unit. Days off are Week 1 - Sunday/Friday; Week 2 - Wednesday/Saturday.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures, and practices of nursing of patients.
• Working knowledge of the stablished nursing procedures for the administration of medications.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with patients in a hospital.
• Ability to provide a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of DMH regulations and facility policies.
• Applicants must have at least one year of paraprofessional experience in the field of nursing as a licensed practical nurse.
• Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients in assigned area including activities of daily living, meal supervision, escorts responsibility for group activities as assigned, and orientation of patients to the ward.
• Treats all patients with dignity and respect through interactions which affirm the individual's needs and preferences and by optimally integrating the patient perspective into all facets of care; will advocate for patients, facilitate timely resolution of patient concerns and assist patients in the exercise of their rights.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with individual patients, groups, and family members to facilitate continuity of care.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
• Supervises mental health workers in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Attends rounds and treatment team meetings. Actively participates as an interdisciplinary team member. Collaborates in collecting data related to the assessment, planning, and evaluation process.
• Provides input into the development of the nursing care plan and multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Responds to and participates in medical and psychiatric emergencies. Assures emergency equipment is checked and reviewed as assigned.
• Provides related health care education to patients and family according to nursing care plan and multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Administers treatments and medications as ordered and according to hospital policy.
• Documents pertinent patient care information in the medical record.
• Transcribes M.D. orders as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees