Seasonal Registered Nurse II - All Shifts - Pocasset Mental Health Center

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and exceptional Registered Nurses who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals. The Registered Nurse II 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.  Maintain patient and nursing records.  Follow 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 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: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The work schedule will vary with alternating weekends off. Day, Evening and Night shifts available.

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

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

• Transcribes all physicians’ orders and administers medications and treatments to help in the rehabilitation of the patients.
• Completes admission assessment and initial nursing care plan based on health and safety issues by the end of the shift.
• Provides primary nursing care to an assigned group of patients utilizing nursing process and following current standards of care.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team serving as a resource person regarding patient’s health issues.
• Manages and supervises the nursing staff in the absence of a registered nurse of a higher grade.
• Meets patient nursing care needs as charge nurse or primary nurse by communicating key patient information to appropriate nursing staff in order to insure integration coordination and continuity of patient care.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Acts as leader or co-leader of patient treatment groups.

 Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in nursing.
• Knowledge of the problems in providing nursing services to special client groups such as the mentally, physically, and/or emotionally handicapped.
• Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods and techniques.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as Psychiatric Nurse by American Nurse Association.

 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.

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

 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, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.