The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking experienced and committed Registered Nurses (RN II).

The RN II is responsible for implementing the nursing process, and is responsible and accountable for assessing, prescribing, delegating, coordinating, providing, and improving acute and specialized nursing care. They also integrate PI concepts, standards of nursing care, hospital mission and applicable regulations. Provides care to clients from the community/DPH/DMH/DOC or DDS under the direction of the Nurse Manager/charge nurse. Provides leadership in organizing the delivery of patient care as team leader/charge nurse to assign, supervise, and evaluate the nursing care of LPN's, NA's and support staff according to their scope of practice and competence and according to department policies/procedures.

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

• Initiates physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessment of patients nursing care needs according to admission procedure and as specified per unit policy.
• Develops a Plan of Care with patient, patient's significant others, multidisciplinary health care team, and other resources which supports the analysis of data collected and that reflects (a) formulated nursing diagnosis/identified patient needs/problems and standards of care (b) specific nursing intervention based on nursing diagnosis (c) patient/ significant other strengths (d) discharge needs of patient/significant others and (e) outcome measures with time frames for achievement.
• Implements and documents nursing interventions as per plan of care and in accordance with nursing theory, LSH/Nursing Department/Unit policies and procedures, Joint Commission, DPH, and federal and state laws to insure safe and effective standards of nursing practice; transcribes accurately physician orders for medications/tests/interventions; administers and documents prescribed medications; monitors and documents response to medication and any adverse or toxic effects and follow-up action taken; communicates findings and results of monitoring to health care team.
• Provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient status at specified times as per unit policy and to determine effectiveness of interventions, patient's response to treatment/ patient outcomes and/or when significant change occurs in patient condition and/or patient diagnosis and communicates changes in plan to patient/significant others and health care team.
• Documents nursing care process and outcomes/situational occurrences in accordance with LSH/Nursing Department/Unit Policies/Procedures.
• Assesses, identifies, and provides for education and training of patient/ patient's significant others to improve patient's health outcomes by assisting the patient/patient's significant others in gaining the knowledge and skills that facilitate understanding of health status, return to function, healthy behaviors, and that meets the ongoing health care needs of the patient.
• Provides consistent leadership in organizing the delivery of care according to department standards by performing charge duties as delegated by nurse manager and assigns/supervises care delivered by LPN's and NA's according to department standards/policies/procedures.
• Participates and contributes to departmental and hospital wide performance improvement activities/ risk management by assisting in data collection and analysis, identifying opportunities for evaluation and improvement in care or services, and by involvement in and assessment of findings and actions taken to improve care.
• Maintains commitment and responsibility for professional growth and competency through ongoing activities that promote professional growth and development by completing all mandatory review classes; acquiring, maintaining and updating knowledge and skills required to perform processes involved in delivery of care specific to clinical unit and field; participating in performance appraisal process of self and peers, and through participation in LSH/Nursing Department/Professional Nurse Organization (PNO) Committees, continuing education programs, and professional organizations.
• Contributes to effective interpersonal and community relations to ensure the quality of patient care, to promote a therapeutic milieu by functioning as advocate/resource person to staff/patients/families/visitors/other departments and outside agencies regarding requested information and LSH Policies/ Procedures by investigating complaints/clarifying LSH Policies/procedures and maintaining patient privacy/confidentiality at all times.
• Contributes to the safety/risk management/infection control program, productivity, and cost effectiveness of the department and hospital by assessing and managing the environment to reduce safety and health hazards and minimize incidents/accidents for patients/employees/visitors; by managing services, supplies, pharmaceutical stock, and equipment to ensure effective and economical use.
• Demonstrates competence in assessing and providing age-appropriate care to all patients.
• Demonstrates competence in assessing and providing care that is cognizant of and sensitive to patients' cultural and spiritual needs.
• Assures continuity of care amongst all caregivers by following both the hospital-wide and nursing Hand Off Communication policies.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and treats staff/patients/families/visitors/other departments and outside agencies with respect and dignity at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Satisfactory knowledge of the scientific theories and principles of nursing.
• Applies scientific principles to performance of nursing process.
• Communicates effectively through oral reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to organize work assignment and prioritize patient needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals.
• Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion.
• Familiarity with safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations.

About the Shattuck Hospital:

Shattuck provides a safety net for patients referred by teaching and community hospitals that require extended care and is an essential health care provider for patients facing challenges accessing high quality healthcare. The hospital is on the front lines of the opiate epidemic, leading in the innovative treatment of substance use disorders.

Shattuck provides a full range of services including acute care supported by a Medical Intermediate Care Unit, surgical services, telemetry, anesthesiology, pulmonary services, orthopedics, rehabilitative medicine, PICC/central line placement, advanced wound care, chemotherapy, and telemedicine. Comprehensive ancillaries and procedures include full clinical lab/pathology, CT and MRI, on-site pharmacy, sleep studies, EKG/ECHO and EEG. In addition to the main hospital, 25 outpatient clinics coordinate “one-stop” medical and mental health care and offer the only ambulatory surgical service among the state hospitals. The clinical environment is strictly governed by regulatory standards that mandate day to day interventions and services.

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, http://www.mass.gov

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 Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2.

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, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience .*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.62 - $56.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person