Registered Nurse II
About The Position
Taunton State Hospital (TSH) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses. Successful candidates will provide direct nursing care, custody and instruction to the adult psychiatric patients within locked units within DMH at TSH; establish nursing plan of care utilizing a Person-Centered Approach within the Recovery Model of healthcare delivery; and assess the health care needs of the patients and assure the needs of the patients are met. Please Note: This is a 3rd shift position only. The days off are Wk:1 Wednesday/Saturday, Wk: 2 Sunday/Thursday with alternating weekends. The schedule is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Employees in this position will be required to work mandatory overtime. About Taunton State Hospital Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 45-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ 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.
- Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
- 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.
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
- Comprehensive Benefits
- When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
