Registered Nurse II (Night Shift)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Taunton, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse. 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: The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the night shift from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on unit Cain 4 West. Days off are Week 1 - Sunday/Friday; Week 2 - Monday/Saturday.
Employees in this position will be required to work mandatory overtime.
Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-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.
The Department of Mental Health 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. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluent.

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
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed