State of Massachusetts Hiring for Charge Nurse – Evenings (RN III) at Taunton Full Time

Taunton State Hospital is seeking a candidate for the Nursing Services Department to function as Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse III), provide nursing care, custody and instruction to adult psychiatric patients on locked units; establishes nursing plan of care utilizing the Person-Centered Approach within the Recovery Model; assesses the health care needs of the patients and their families. Participates in admissions, discharges and related duties. _Please Note:_* This position is 40 hours per week on the evening shift from 2:45-11:15 p.m. Days off: Week 1-Tuesday and Saturday; Week 2-Sunday and Wednesday. *_Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Provides nursing care, custody and instruction to adult psychiatric patients on locked units within DMH. * Acts as the Charge Nurse and delegates and oversees the completion of tasks of licensed and non-licensed nursing staff assigned to the unit for their shift. * Ensures that optimum quality care is provided by serving as patient advocate, ensuring that patient confidentiality and maintaining the rights of all patients. * Gains the knowledge required to provide Patient Centered Care to all patients within the Recovery Model * Identifies and addresses patient needs by performing nursing assessments, developing nursing interventions and providing nursing care by following professional, hospital, departmental standards. * Acts as a role model for providing Recovery and Trauma informed care. * Provides quality psychiatric care to the patients with respect to their needs as defined by the age specific population served. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency _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 Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at (508) 977-3383. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. *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, and (B) six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity. 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. _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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *_Executive Order #595_: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Medical Services* *Organization: Department of Mental Health *Title: *Charge Nurse – Evenings (RN III) Location: Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue Requisition ID: 220009RA