Licensed Practical Nurse II - Day Shift

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Taunton, MA

1d•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. 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.
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

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.