Seasonal Registered Nurse II Taunton State Hospital

Job Title

Registered Nurse II

Taunton State Hospital, 60 Hodges Avenue, Taunton, Massachusetts, United States

Part‑time, 32 hours per week; seasonal (90 days). Two shifts: 2nd shift – 2:45 pm–11:15 pm with days off on Week 1:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 3rd shift – 11 pm–7 am with Wednesday, Thursday, Friday off.

This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. Successful candidates will provide direct nursing care, custody, and instruction to adult psychiatric patients within locked units at Taunton State Hospital (TSH). The RN will establish a nursing plan of care utilizing a person‑centered approach within the Recovery Model of healthcare delivery, assess the health‑care needs, and ensure those needs are met.

• Provide direct professional nursing care to assigned patients on the locked units of TSH utilizing a patient‑centered approach to assist patients in meeting their goals and needs.
• Establish a therapeutic rapport with assigned patients to facilitate open communication and assist staff in providing effective care that meets the patients’ established goals.
• Oversee the maintenance of a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment, utilizing acuity and appropriate staff assignments.
• Assure that all patients are assessed on a daily basis for quality care related to physical, medical, psychiatric, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Gain knowledge required to provide patient‑centered care within the Recovery Model by attending all assigned educational trainings offered by DMH.

• One year of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic, or medical facility.
• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse in Massachusetts.

• Bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Applicants will be required to perform mandatory overtime, and may need a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s license if specified by assignment. Candidates must acknowledge and attest to COVID‑19 and Influenza vaccination status.

Seasonal position; does not offer employee benefits except sick time accruals.

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) is a 62‑bed inpatient facility operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH). It provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses and applies a recovery‑oriented treatment model.

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 law.

For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122, option 4, or the Diversity Officer/ADA Coordinator:
William Herbert, WILLIAM.L.HERBERT3, 617‑348‑8473.