Registered Nurse IV

Description - External


The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health center is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of Registered Nurse IV who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. Our ideal candidate for this position will work with and assist other professional staff in providing da-to-day direct care to individuals on a 16-bed secured inpatient unit with serious and persistent mental illness, including monitoring patient's behaviors, providing direct nursing care and patient teaching in regard to health and wellness, medication and illness management. The selected candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals in their recovery to work towards treatment goals.


Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work the first shift, 6:45 am - 3:15 pm. The days off will be Week I - Sunday/Thursday and Week II - Tuesday/Saturday.

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

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive):

• Functions as Charge Nurse on the Inpatient Unit, providing primary nursing care to patients utilizing nursing process and following standards of care.
• Directs the nursing activities on assigned shift on the Corrigan Inpatient Unit.
• Evaluates nursing activities by reviewing patient charts, observing nursing care and visiting patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician's instructions.
• Authorize overtime for shift personnel and transportation of patients to other health cate facilities for regularly scheduled appointments and in emergency situations.
• Monitor and implement policies and procedures of the Corrigan Inpatient Unit to meet Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations.
• Ensures compliance with established standards for quality of patient documentation systems, which include patient records, patient care plans, restraint forms, and Medication Administration Records.
• Provides ongoing supervision to all RN, LPN, and MHW staff on assigned shift of the Inpatient Unit by meeting at least monthly with each RN to review work performance, recommend corrective action and evaluate ongoing progress.
• Ensures a comprehensive and accurate communication network between nursing staff and unit management.
• Monitors and evaluates all emergency situations on the Corrigan Inpatient Unit.
• Monitors assigned employees' sick leave utilization on a monthly basis to determine if patterns of sick usage have occurred, and counsel employees on sick leave utilization as needed, documenting process as required.
• Ensures all documentation in the medical record reflects knowledge of the patient's comprehensive treatment plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, behavioral or mood disturbances.
• Experience working in facilities that are accredited by the Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

DMH Mission Statement:

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.


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

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


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Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.


MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:


Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.


Substitutions:


I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.


*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.


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.


Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.


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.