Registered Nurse III -Per Diem

Massachusetts Mental Health Center is seeking highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurses to work with homeless clients in Metro Boston.

Please Note:** ** 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).

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

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

• Provides nursing care for patients by following professional 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 in order 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 established standards.

• 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 as needed.

• 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 of care to provide a safe environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts Nursing license.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished and the capability of subordinates
• Experience as a staff nurse in a general/psychiatric setting
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Knowledge of the types and characteristics of drug used in diagnosing, treating, and controlling physical, mental and/or emotional disorders

** Preferred Qualifications :**

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Additional Information:

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 MNA Contract do apply.

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-Offer 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.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

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