Seasonal Registered Nurse II - Night Shift, 40 hours - Taunton State Hospital
About The Position
Taunton State Hospital (TSH) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a seasonal position anticipated to last 90 days. The role involves providing direct nursing care, custody, and instruction to adult psychiatric patients within locked units at TSH. Successful candidates will establish a nursing plan of care using a Person-Centered Approach within the Recovery Model and assess patients' healthcare needs to ensure they are met. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position on the overnight shift (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) on unit Cain 1 West. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. The hospital is a leader in integrating the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into its treatment model, working closely with inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patient discharge back to the community.
Requirements
- One year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility.
- Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
- A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience.
- Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.
- Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.
- Must have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual or multilingual fluent, given the population served.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct professional nursing care to assigned patients on the locked units of TSH utilizing a Patient Centered approach to assist the patient in meeting their goals and needs.
- Establishes a therapeutic rapport with assigned patients to facilitate open communication to assist staff in providing care effective in meeting the patients' established goals.
- Oversees the maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment utilizing acuity and appropriate staff assignments.
- Assures that all patients are assessed on a daily basis for quality care related to physical, medical, psychiatric, spiritual and cultural needs.
- Gains knowledge required to provide Patient Centered Care to all patients within the Recovery Model by attending all assigned educational trainings offered by DMH.
Benefits
- Sick time accruals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
