Seasonal Licensed Practical Nurse II - All Shifts - Corrigan Mental Health Cente
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Fall River Station, MA, United States
Job Title
Licensed Practical Nurse II – Seasonal, anticipated 90 days, 40 hours per week, full-time.
Schedule and Shift
Day: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM, Evening: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM, Night: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Rotating weekends. Mandatory overtime required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides direct nursing care to patients with symptoms of acute mental illness on locked 16‑bed inpatient unit to ensure patients’ health and safety needs are met.
Administers medications and treatment orders as prescribed and documents each patient’s medication regime in both electronic and paper mediums.
Monitors patients’ response to current medication and treatment regimens and reports findings to the appropriate medical practitioner.
Observes, reports and records patient conditions, behaviors and progress, providing feedback to appropriate personnel during shift changes to ensure continuity of patient care.
Interfaces with pharmacy services to ensure correct medications are obtained, in stock and available for use.
Assists the Charge Nurse with the delivery of nursing care and functions as an active member of the treatment team.
Educates and instructs clients/consumers in medications and health issues by facilitating 1:1 and group education and documenting accordingly in the patient’s medical record.
Maintains patient records (traditional paper and electronic media) including daily reports, progress notes and pharmacy/medication administration documentation per established protocols.
Promotes early intervention and de‑escalation activities based on information in patient safety and de‑escalation tools.
Familiar with CMS and Joint Commission standards related to quality patient care on the unit, participating in surveys and audits as assigned.
Participates in medical and psychiatric emergency responses, including first aid and CPR, and assists and participates in de‑escalation and all approved forms of restraint per DMH regulations and facility protocols when needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor to facilitate efficient delivery of quality care.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of nursing care theories, methods, procedures and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Knowledge of established nursing procedures for medication administration and treatment performance.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
Ability to establish rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, religious, cultural or economic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a calm manner during stressful and emergency situations.
Skill in entering patient information in electronic medical record and other computerized software.
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Capacity to assist/lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.
Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.Familiarity with safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations.
Other Requirements
COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required. Candidates must possess a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 law. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Licensed Practical Nurse II – Seasonal, anticipated 90 days, 40 hours per week, full-time.
Schedule and Shift
Day: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM, Evening: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM, Night: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Rotating weekends. Mandatory overtime required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides direct nursing care to patients with symptoms of acute mental illness on locked 16‑bed inpatient unit to ensure patients’ health and safety needs are met.
Administers medications and treatment orders as prescribed and documents each patient’s medication regime in both electronic and paper mediums.
Monitors patients’ response to current medication and treatment regimens and reports findings to the appropriate medical practitioner.
Observes, reports and records patient conditions, behaviors and progress, providing feedback to appropriate personnel during shift changes to ensure continuity of patient care.
Interfaces with pharmacy services to ensure correct medications are obtained, in stock and available for use.
Assists the Charge Nurse with the delivery of nursing care and functions as an active member of the treatment team.
Educates and instructs clients/consumers in medications and health issues by facilitating 1:1 and group education and documenting accordingly in the patient’s medical record.
Maintains patient records (traditional paper and electronic media) including daily reports, progress notes and pharmacy/medication administration documentation per established protocols.
Promotes early intervention and de‑escalation activities based on information in patient safety and de‑escalation tools.
Familiar with CMS and Joint Commission standards related to quality patient care on the unit, participating in surveys and audits as assigned.
Participates in medical and psychiatric emergency responses, including first aid and CPR, and assists and participates in de‑escalation and all approved forms of restraint per DMH regulations and facility protocols when needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor to facilitate efficient delivery of quality care.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of nursing care theories, methods, procedures and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Knowledge of established nursing procedures for medication administration and treatment performance.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
Ability to establish rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, religious, cultural or economic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a calm manner during stressful and emergency situations.
Skill in entering patient information in electronic medical record and other computerized software.
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Capacity to assist/lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.
Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.Familiarity with safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations.
Other Requirements
COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required. Candidates must possess a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 law. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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