Registered Nurse II

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide direct nursing care, custody, and instruction to adult psychiatric patients within locked units. Successful candidates will establish nursing plans of care using a Person-Centered Approach within the Recovery Model of healthcare delivery and assess the healthcare needs of patients to ensure those needs are met.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week) positions available on second or third shift.
• Days off to be determined with alternating weekends.
• Shifts:
  • 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
  • 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Mandatory overtime required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct professional nursing care to assigned patients on the locked units of TSH utilizing a Patient-Centered approach to assist patients in meeting their goals and needs.
• Establishes a therapeutic rapport with assigned patients to facilitate open communication and assist staff in providing care effective in meeting 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.

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.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required based on assignment.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

• 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 substitutions below.
• Substitutions: A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements:

• 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.

About Taunton State Hospital

Taunton State Hospital (TSH), operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is a 62-bed inpatient facility providing continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in integrating the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into its treatment model. It is part of the Southeast Area, which works closely with inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients' discharge back to the community.

DMH Vision and Mission

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery, sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

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. Comprehensive benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development and training opportunities

Additional Information

• This position requires compliance with COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination regulations as per Title 101 CMR 23.00.
• A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.