Registered Nurse III (Evening shift)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mental Health at the Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide care to patients in a 60-bed inpatient psychiatric facility. The center provides forensic evaluations related to pre-trial competency and criminal responsibility, as well as integrated psychiatric treatment and recovery support. This is a 40-hour-per-week position on Unit 5 East, working from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Days off rotate: Week A includes Sunday and Friday, and Week B includes Tuesday and Saturday. Mandatory overtime is required. The nurse provides and coordinates patient care, may assume charge nurse duties, and supervises employees of a lesser grade. The position also involves medication administration, patient education and psychosocial support, coordinating admissions and discharges, responding to changes in patient condition, and maintaining compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and standards. Staff are expected to practice principles of safety, hope, and healing and support an environment that protects patient dignity and promotes recovery.

Requirements

At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic, or medical facility.
At least six months of the required experience must be in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity.
Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Knowledge of challenges involved in providing nursing services in a general or psychiatric setting.
Knowledge of supervision principles and practices, including planning and assigning work according to the work to be completed.
Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team.
Recent graduates of an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.
A current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required, depending on assignment.
Must acknowledge and attest to COVID-19 and influenza vaccination status or applicable required mitigation measures.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interact with people experiencing physical or emotional stress and in stressful settings.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with professional, hospital, departmental, and certification standards.
Assess patient needs and develop nursing interventions.
Assume charge nurse responsibilities as needed, including prioritizing and delegating patient care.
Supervise employees of a lesser grade by assigning tasks according to competencies, evaluating performance, and making recommendations.
Administer medications, communicate with physicians, transcribe orders, maintain controlled-medication counts, and document accurately.
Instruct patients to support independent management of personal hygiene and health needs.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients and coordinate services to ensure continuity of care.
Identify and respond to changes in patient condition and document and report changes to appropriate personnel.
Provide psychosocial support through individual counseling and group work to maintain the therapeutic milieu.
Perform assigned staff duties in their absence to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain awareness of DMH regulations and hospital policies regarding seclusion and restraint, and support staff through supervision and instruction to protect patient dignity and human rights.
Attend and participate in in-service training and educational programs.
Practice principles of safety, hope, and healing to provide a safe environment.
Maintain and communicate knowledge of DMH, CMS, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards to nursing staff.