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

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking exceptional Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN II) to fill a position on second and third shift. Oversees the maintenance of a safe, secure, and therapeutic ward environment by participating in the coordination of staff assignments with the charge nurse; provides total nursing care and serves as the primary teacher for medication issues and groups. Serves as a role model and provides leadership to staff in lower classifications. Maintain a person centered, trauma informed atmosphere and professional performance.

Please Note This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days.This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The work schedule will vary. Day, Evening and Night shifts available. Seasonal positions do not offer employee benefits with the exception of sick time accruals.

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

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

• Serves as role model and provides leadership to staff in lower classification.
• Follows hospital policy and procedures while providing nursing care to patients, administering medication, carrying out physicians' orders and individual treatment plans as well as coordinating with pharmacy and laboratory services.
• Documents observations in patient’s carts and reports all relevant information to charge nurse.
• Applies principles of psychiatric nursing care when interacting therapeutically with patients while assessing needs, discussing care, allaying fears and anxieties to provide a total therapeutic environment.
• Respond to crisis situations and is able to initiate emergency care while working closely with other team members.
• Ensure the optimum quality care is provided by serving as patient advocates, ensuring patient confidentiality and maintaining the human rights of all patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a mental health setting.
• Experience working in a mental health setting with individuals with severe mental illness.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of practical nursing.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in a written format, in English.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and individually.
• Knowledge of care of special client groups, such as psychiatrically impaired individuals.

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.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

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

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

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least one year of paraprofessional experience in the field of nursing as a licensed practical nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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.