Registered Nurse

Seasonal Registered Nurse II - Evening Shift - 40 HoursTaunton State Hospital (TSH) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for seasonal employment. 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: This is a short-term seasonal position and is expected to begin in November and end in January/February. This position WILL NOT exceed 90 consecutive days and is not eligible for benefits. Available Shifts: The selected candidate will work 2nd Shift (2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.). Weekend availability is required. The schedule is 40 hours per week. Days off are: Week 1 - Sunday/Thursday; Week 2 - Tuesday/Saturday. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.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.