Registered Nurse III - Pocasset Mental Health Center

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse (RN III) to fill a position on second shift. The incumbent will supervise and assist in the care of patients using the standards of care and current nursing policies; is responsible for the general supervision of all subordinate nursing staff both professional and non-professional in collaboration with and in the absence of RN IV, is responsible for ongoing administrative and clinical supervision of staff as assigned. The Registered Nurse assesses the health care needs of the patients and assures their needs are met. All interactions will be person centered utilizing a person first approach with safety of all being the number one priority while acknowledging the dignity of risk. Prepares, administers and documents patient medications and treatment. Functions as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team, assume responsibility for nursing care on the inpatient unit. Maintains patient and nursing records. Follows all the standards and practices of nursing including all DMH facility and nursing policies. Accepts responsibilities and assures patient safety and supervises staff.

Please Note\: This is a full-time (40 hours per week). The selected candidate will be required to work on 2nd shift from 3\:00 pm to 11\:30 pm. The days off are on Week 1\: Sunday and Wednesday and on Week 2\: Monday and Saturday.

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

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

• Functions as alternate charge nurse, coordinating the delivery of quality nursing care.
• Receives 24-hour report from previous shift and assesses needs to be addressed when charge nurse is not available.
• Provides primary nursing care to psychiatric patients by assessing mental and physical health status, documents information, provide nursing treatment with ongoing adjustment according to patient's condition in cooperation with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Meets patient nursing care needs as charge nurse or primary nurse by communicating key patient information to appropriate nursing staff in order to ensure integration, coordination and continuity of patient care.
• Prepares and administers and documents medications and treatments to help in the rehabilitation of the patient.
• Acts as leader or co-leader of patient treatment groups.
• Follows clinical nursing procedure according to Standards and Practices of Nursing as well as procedures described in the facility's, Area, and Nursing Manuals.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team serving as a resource person regarding patient's health issues.
• Manages and supervises nursing staff in the absence of a registered nurse of higher grade.
• Reviews nursing care plans, assessments and nursing progress notes for completion on all shifts at least weekly.
• Reviews, co-signs and oversees completion of all progress notes written by LPN or MHW.
• Oversees and instructs paraprofessional staff in the care giving of their assigned patients.
• Investigates patient and employee incidents completing written reports.
• Documents according to MHIS guidelines utilizing electronic and paper record as defined in protocols.

Required Qualifications\:

• Must be registered as a nurse in Massachusetts.
• Experience in caring for the medically and mentally ill.
• Knowledge of unit management.
• Considerable knowledge of practice and theories of nursing.
• Considerable knowledge of practice and theories of psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to teach and convey oral and written instruction.
• Ability to cooperate with multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to direct professional and non-professional workers to assure patient needs.
• Ability to plan, organize and participate in reviewing and updating policies and procedures for nursing department.

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Considerable knowledge of the CCICMHC nursing policies and procedures.
• Certification as Psychiatric Nurse by American Nurse Association.
• Psychiatric and acute care settings experience preferred.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

About the Cape Cod and the Islands Community Mental Health Center\:

The CC&I CMHC provides comprehensive services to adults and children. Programs include a 16-bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program, and Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS). The CC&I CMHC is a Joint Commission certified facility. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for patients, families, and employee alike.

Learn more about our important work\: https\://www.mass.gov/locations/pocasset-mental-health-center

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. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

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 and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

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.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation\:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at\: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.