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

This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days.

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of a Registered Nurse II who desires 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 day-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 therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals in their recovery to work towards treatment goals.

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: 

2 Vacancies- 1st Shift (6:45 AM - 3:15 PM), 2 Vacancies- 2nd Shift (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM) and 2 Vacancies - 3rd Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

 Days off will vary, and weekend availability is required.

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

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

• Provides direct nursing care to patients with severe and persistent symptoms of acute mental illness to ensure patients’ health and safety needs are met utilizing the nursing process and following current standards of care.
• Assesses health status of patients, recording related health data, administering standard nursing treatments, evaluating patient’s conditions and adjusting care in conjunction with other providers.
• Works with pharmacy to obtain, administer and document medications and treatments ordered for patients, evaluating patient for effectiveness and or adverse effects in ongoing communication with authorized prescriber.
• Participates in admission, discharge and transfer of patients as they occur to facilitate a smooth transition coordination and continuity of patient care.
• Completes all required admission nursing assessments and screenings within timeframes outlined in facility protocols and develops an initial nursing care plan to ensure that patient’s acute health and safety nursing care needs are met.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to establish a comprehensive treatment plan with both person-centered short- and long-term goals through consultations with other staff and through an analysis of data and symptoms.
• Manages, supervises, and evaluates the nursing care provided by Mental Health Workers and Licensed Practical Nurses to maintain the health and safety of the patients, providing daily supervision and instruction.
• Administers medications and treatment orders as prescribed by an appropriate medical practitioner and document each patient’s medication regime in both electronic and paper mediums, engaging proactively to prevent the possibility of medication errors.
• Monitors, reports and documents patient’s behaviors and responses to current medication and treatment regiments. 
• Educates and instructs clients/consumers in medication and health issues by facilitating 1:1 and group education and documenting accordingly in the patient’s medical record.
• Participates in medical and psychiatric emergency responses, including the provision of first aid and CPR in accordance with current trainings and assists and participates in de-escalation and all approved forms of restraint per DMH regulations and facility protocols when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, Khmer).
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, behavioral or mood disturbances in an inpatient setting.
• Trained in de-escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention procedures.
• Experience working in facilities that are accredited and inspected by The Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, Board of Health, Department of Mental Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this position, incumbents work under stressful situations and under time pressures.
• Applicants may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations and potentially dangerous environments.
• Incumbents will work nights, weekend days and holidays, and may work extended hours.

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 Dr. John C. Corrigan Community Mental Health Center:

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center/Fall River Site 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. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire
 to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth and independence for those we serve and their
 families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow.  

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/southeast-area-0

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.

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.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

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