Registered Nurse II Full and Part Time (Benefited) Multiple Shifts - Continuous Posting

** This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) and part-time (24 or 32 hours per week) positions. **

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:  There are full time (40 hours per week) and part time (24 or 32 hours per week) positions available on either first, second, or third shift. The days off are to be determined with alternating weekends.

Schedules:

• 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
• 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Employees in this position will be required to perform Mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

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.

 Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human