Please Note: This is a full-time (40 hours per week). The selected candidate will be required to work on 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. The days off are Week 1, Sunday and Wednesday and Week 2, Monday and Saturday.

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

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

• Functions as alternate charge nurse, coordinating the delivery of quality nursing care.
• Receives 24-hour report from previous shift and assesses needs to be addressed when charge nurse is not available.
• Provides primary nursing care to psychiatric patients by assessing mental and physical health status, documents information, provide nursing treatment with ongoing adjustment according to patient's condition in cooperation with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Meets patient nursing care needs as charge nurse or primary nurse by communicating key patient information to appropriate nursing staff in order to ensure integration, coordination and continuity of patient care.
• Prepares and administers and documents medications and treatments to help in the rehabilitation of the patient.
• Acts as leader or co-leader of patient treatment groups.
• Follows clinical nursing procedure according to Standards and Practices of Nursing as well as procedures described in the facility's, Area, and Nursing Manuals.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team serving as a resource person regarding patient's health issues.
• Manages and supervises nursing staff in the absence of a registered nurse of higher grade.
• Reviews nursing care plans, assessments and nursing progress notes for completion on all shifts at least weekly.
• Reviews, co-signs and oversees completion of all progress notes written by LPN or MHW.
• Oversees and instructs paraprofessional staff in the care giving of their assigned patients.
• Investigates patient and employee incidents completing written reports.
• Documents according to MHIS guidelines utilizing electronic and paper record as defined in protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be registered as a nurse in Massachusetts.
• Experience in caring for the medically and mentally ill.
• Knowledge of unit management.
• Considerable knowledge of practice and theories of nursing.
• Considerable knowledge of practice and theories of psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to teach and convey oral and written instruction.
• Ability to cooperate with multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to direct professional and non-professional workers to assure patient needs.
• Ability to plan, organize and participate in reviewing and updating policies and procedures for nursing department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of the CCICMHC nursing policies and procedures.
• Certification as Psychiatric Nurse by American Nurse Association.
• Psychiatric and acute care settings experience preferred.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

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.

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 ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

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

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.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.