Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN III)
3.
8 Full-time 2 hours ago Full Job Description The Department of Mental Health (DMH), Dr.
John C.
Corrigan Community Mental Health Center Inpatient Unit is seeking highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurses to work with resilient patients navigating their journey on the road to recovery.
Corrigan is a 16-bed, 24/7 staffed locked unit whose mission and purpose is to provide person-centered quality care to adult patients who are admitted from the community in need of acute psychiatric assessment and services.
The unit is staffed with psychiatrists, RN's, LPN's and Mental Health Workers (MHW), as well as social work and rehabilitative services.
Required Work Schedule:
Per Diem Nurses must be available for (4) shifts per month, of which two (2) are weekend shifts, and two (2) major holidays per year, one (1) summer (Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day) and one (1) winter holiday (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day).
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Provides nursing care for patients by following professional, hospital, departmental and certification standards in order to maintain quality care.
Identifies and addresses patient needs by performing nursing assessments and developing nursing interventions.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility on an as needed basis to provide critical thinking, prioritization and delegation of patient care needs.
Supervises employees of a lesser grade by assigning tasks, based on individual competencies, evaluating performance and making recommendations concerning performance to maintain a high level of quality care.
Performs duties of medication nurse by administering medication, communicating with physicians, transcribing orders maintaining controlled count and documenting to maintain accurate records.
Works with patients by providing instruction to facilitate the independent management of their personal, hygiene and health needs.
Admits, transfers and discharges patients, coordinating health care services to ensure continuity of care following standards established by hospital policy and certification guidelines.
Identifies, evaluates and responds to changes in patient conditions, documenting and reporting such changes to appropriate person to ensure prompt response to patient needs.
Provides psychosocial support to patients through individual counseling and group work to maintain the therapeutic milieu.
Performs tasks of assigned staff in their absence to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains an awareness of the DMH regulations and hospital policy and procedure regarding the use of seclusion and restraint, through supervision and instruction, to maintain patient dignity and human rights.
Maintains professional proficiencies by attending and participating in in-service trainings and educational programs to foster growth and development.
Practices Principals of Collaboration, Assessment, Recovery and Environment (Care) to provide a safe environment.
Maintains and communicates to nursing staff through knowledge of DMH, CMS, and JCAHO and HIPAA standards in order to maintain standards of care.
Information on the facility:
The Dr.
John C.
Corrigan Community Mental Health Center provides comprehensive services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Programs include a 16-bed acute inpatient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program, and Adult Community Clinical Services.
Corrigan is a Joint Commission Accredited facility which aspires to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for those we serve, their families and the employees who provide care and services.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
3 to 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in psychiatric mental health nursing in a locked psychiatric unit.
Additional Information:
The Per Diem positions are not eligible for benefits with the exception of earned sick leave in accordance with the MGL Chapter 149 Section 148 (C).
Some provisions of the Massachusetts Nursing Association (MNA) contract do apply.
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 (508) 977-3120.
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) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity.
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.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Official Title:
Registered Nurse III -Per Diem Primary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Fall River-49 Hillside Street Job:
Medical Services Agency:
Department of Mental Health Schedule:
Per Diem Shift:
Multiple Job Posting:
Feb 21, 2023, 7:
55:
14 PM Number of Openings:
1 Salary:
59.
02 - 59.
02 Hourly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Saned Diaz - saned.
diaz2@mass.
gov - 6176268125 Bargaining Unit:
07-MNA - Professional Health Care Confidential:
No Hybrid Work Eligible:
No.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 Full-time 2 hours ago Full Job Description The Department of Mental Health (DMH), Dr.
John C.
Corrigan Community Mental Health Center Inpatient Unit is seeking highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurses to work with resilient patients navigating their journey on the road to recovery.
Corrigan is a 16-bed, 24/7 staffed locked unit whose mission and purpose is to provide person-centered quality care to adult patients who are admitted from the community in need of acute psychiatric assessment and services.
The unit is staffed with psychiatrists, RN's, LPN's and Mental Health Workers (MHW), as well as social work and rehabilitative services.
Required Work Schedule:
Per Diem Nurses must be available for (4) shifts per month, of which two (2) are weekend shifts, and two (2) major holidays per year, one (1) summer (Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day) and one (1) winter holiday (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day).
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Provides nursing care for patients by following professional, hospital, departmental and certification standards in order to maintain quality care.
Identifies and addresses patient needs by performing nursing assessments and developing nursing interventions.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility on an as needed basis to provide critical thinking, prioritization and delegation of patient care needs.
Supervises employees of a lesser grade by assigning tasks, based on individual competencies, evaluating performance and making recommendations concerning performance to maintain a high level of quality care.
Performs duties of medication nurse by administering medication, communicating with physicians, transcribing orders maintaining controlled count and documenting to maintain accurate records.
Works with patients by providing instruction to facilitate the independent management of their personal, hygiene and health needs.
Admits, transfers and discharges patients, coordinating health care services to ensure continuity of care following standards established by hospital policy and certification guidelines.
Identifies, evaluates and responds to changes in patient conditions, documenting and reporting such changes to appropriate person to ensure prompt response to patient needs.
Provides psychosocial support to patients through individual counseling and group work to maintain the therapeutic milieu.
Performs tasks of assigned staff in their absence to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains an awareness of the DMH regulations and hospital policy and procedure regarding the use of seclusion and restraint, through supervision and instruction, to maintain patient dignity and human rights.
Maintains professional proficiencies by attending and participating in in-service trainings and educational programs to foster growth and development.
Practices Principals of Collaboration, Assessment, Recovery and Environment (Care) to provide a safe environment.
Maintains and communicates to nursing staff through knowledge of DMH, CMS, and JCAHO and HIPAA standards in order to maintain standards of care.
Information on the facility:
The Dr.
John C.
Corrigan Community Mental Health Center provides comprehensive services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Programs include a 16-bed acute inpatient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program, and Adult Community Clinical Services.
Corrigan is a Joint Commission Accredited facility which aspires to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for those we serve, their families and the employees who provide care and services.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
3 to 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in psychiatric mental health nursing in a locked psychiatric unit.
Additional Information:
The Per Diem positions are not eligible for benefits with the exception of earned sick leave in accordance with the MGL Chapter 149 Section 148 (C).
Some provisions of the Massachusetts Nursing Association (MNA) contract do apply.
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 (508) 977-3120.
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) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity.
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.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Official Title:
Registered Nurse III -Per Diem Primary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Fall River-49 Hillside Street Job:
Medical Services Agency:
Department of Mental Health Schedule:
Per Diem Shift:
Multiple Job Posting:
Feb 21, 2023, 7:
55:
14 PM Number of Openings:
1 Salary:
59.
02 - 59.
02 Hourly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Saned Diaz - saned.
diaz2@mass.
gov - 6176268125 Bargaining Unit:
07-MNA - Professional Health Care Confidential:
No Hybrid Work Eligible:
No.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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