About this role
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and exceptional Registered Nurse who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals in the community. The Registered Nurse II serves as a member of the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Integrated Team; provides behavioral and physical health monitoring and support; Medication Administration Program oversite, coordination, and education; completes PHAs; participates in the development of IAPs; provides trauma-informed, person centered community-based interventions that target skill development in the areas of Health & Wellness; conducts routine assessments and provides medical care as needed; ensures that appropriate medical services are accessed by collaborating with care coordination entities. The selected candidate will function as the ACCS Team RN providing nursing oversight, consultation, and problem solving to the team’s LPNs and MAP Certified team members. Please Note: This is a 40 hour per week position for the first shift, working 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with Sunday and Saturday off. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Ensures meeting of MAP standards through education, coordination and oversight implementation and QA reviews of MAP process. Provides initial MAP testing to new hires/transfers, provides recertification training and testing for existing staff, conducts regular MAP inspections of all DPH registered sites. Serves on a ACCS Integrated team by attending regularly scheduled meetings, by coming prepared to present psychosocial history, mental status, diagnosis, treatment provided, and the treatment planned for assigned cases and by participating in discussion of other cases so as to ensure that persons served receive optimal care. Assists in the development, understanding, & implementation of lAPs of those that are on assigned case load by involving person served and significant others as appropriate. Assess on an ongoing basis the needs of assigned persons served by providing supportive counseling, by reviewing records, by making home visits and by maintaining regular contact with persons served and families in order to ensure that appropriate recommendations for treatment are made. Functions as an advocate and liaison for persons served in interactions with the person served primary and other health care providers, conferring as necessary regarding medical and medication issues and adjustments. Provide rehabilitative interventions to assist persons served in building and using skills and accessing resources to achieve treatment goals, manage symptoms and live productive and meaningful lives. These interventions take into account SAMHSA’s 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Read & communicate all pertinent information and attending daily rounds, staff meetings and informing supervisor or designee of any critical information. Transport or arrange transportation for persons served that need that level of service. Assess persons served mental status and assisting them with utilizing coping strategies, natural supports, and safety planning when necessary. Maintain person served records in a timely manner by documenting in EMR and paper record and completing all other related forms to ensure compliance with DMH regulations and Rehab Option requirements. Provides primary nursing care by assessing health status, recording related health data, evaluating outcomes, and adjusting care in conjunction with other service providers. Communicate pertinent information to ACCS staff, as well as other treatment providers and care coordination entities, to ensure integration, coordination, and continuity of care. Transcribes and ensures implementation of physician’s orders. Conducts self-medication readiness assessments at the time of admission and during care transitions. Completes physical health assessments and verifies medications at time of admission and update as needed. Provide education and support regarding the importance of obtaining annual PEs and assist with the coordination of obtaining annual physical exams, routine medical and dental consultations and all health care services and accompanies persons served when needed. Assists staff in meeting MAP standards and provides education and supports as needed. Leads or co-leads groups in the area of Health & Wellness. Required Qualifications: Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing. Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in nursing. Knowledge of the problems in providing nursing services to special client groups such as the mentally, physically, and/or emotionally handicapped. Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods and techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Certification as Psychiatric Nurse by American Nurse Association. Knowledge of Medication Administration Program. Experience working with individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Experience working in a 24/7 residential program and community setting for adults with mental illness. Given population served, bilingual or multilingual candidates. 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: Pocasset Mental Health Center | Mass.gov 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. 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 (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 AL