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

Registered Nurse II

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) 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) positions available on either second, or third shift. The days off are to be determined with alternating weekends. Schedules: 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.

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 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.

Job Posting

Aug 13, 2026, 4:40:10 PM

Salary

92,571.96 - 154,472.76 Yearly