Licensed Practical Nurse II - Day Shift

Taunton State Hospital is seeking Licensed Practical Nurse II candidates to provide nursing care to patients in an assigned area; administer treatment and medications; and perform related work as required.

Please Note: There are two positions available, both full-time (40 hours) on first shift from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Position 1: Days off are Week 1 - Sunday/Wednesday; Week 2 - Tuesday/Saturday. Unit Cain 1 West.

Position 2: Days off are Week 1 - Sunday/Friday; Week 2 - Wednesday/Saturday. Unit Cain 3 West.

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

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

• Provides direct care to patients in assigned area including activities of daily living, meal supervision, escorts responsibility for group activities as assigned, and orientation of patients to the ward.
• Treats all patients with dignity and respect through interactions which affirm the individual's needs and preferences and by optimally integrating the patient perspective into all facets of care; will advocate for patients, facilitate timely resolution of patient concerns and assist patients in the exercise of their rights.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with individual patients, groups, and family members to facilitate continuity of care.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
• Supervises mental health workers in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Attends rounds and treatment team meetings. Actively participates as an interdisciplinary team member. Collaborates in collecting data related to the assessment, planning, and evaluation process.
• Provides input into the development of the nursing care plan and multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Responds to and participates in medical and psychiatric emergencies. Assures emergency equipment is checked and reviewed as assigned.
• Provides related health care education to patients and family according to nursing care plan and multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Administers treatments and medications as ordered and according to hospital policy.
• Documents pertinent patient care information in the medical record.
• Transcribes M.D. orders as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the theories, methods, procedures, and practices of nursing of patients.

• Working knowledge of the stablished nursing procedures for the administration of medications.

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.

• Ability to work effectively with patients in a hospital.

• Ability to provide a leadership role.

• Working knowledge of DMH regulations and facility policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

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.

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 http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori