Per Diem Registered Nurse

Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an experienced Per Diem Registered Nurse III. The Charge Nurse assists in assuring that all patient care is consistent with the Hospital’s mission, with the philosophy of nursing; objectives for patient care, and standards of care/practice as identified by Nursing Administration. The Charge Nurse develops implements and maintains a therapeutic milieu which is demonstrated through nursing leadership of clinical practice, supervision of patients and staff and education.

Our ideal candidate will have one year of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity.

Please Note: This position is Per Diem and shifts vary. The candidate must be available for (4) shifts per month, of which two (2) are weekend shifts, and two (2) major holidays per year, one (1) summer and one (1) winter holiday.

• 1st Shift: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

The candidate must attend mandatory orientation during the first 3 Weeks of employment, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

• Treats all patients with dignity and respect through interactions which affirm the individual’s needs and preferences and by optimally integrating the patient perspective into all facets of care; will advocate for patients, facilitate timely resolution of patient concerns and assist patients in the exercise of their rights.
• Provides documented clinical supervision and feedback to nursing personnel of a lower grade on a regular basis and evaluates individual work performance on an ongoing basis through observation and other appropriate methods.
• Delivers direct care and oversees the clinical nursing activities of that unit.
• Responsible for verbal and written communication and direction between nursing shifts including clinical information and relevant Hospital operations communications.
• Attends and participates in nursing unit rounds, Treatment Team meetings, and nursing unit staff meetings while facilitating a collaborative professional relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains working knowledge of JCAHO accreditation, CMS, DMH and Hospital standards and communicates standards to staff within the context of nursing activities and job performance.
• Encourages staff to maintain compliance with Hospital and Departmental policies related to mandatory education including fire and safety, universal precautions, emergency procedures, CPR, human rights, restraint/seclusion, complaint reporting and other related topics.
• Administers ordered medications and treatments accurately and safely following nursing procedures to ensure optimal therapeutic value.
• Patient health information will be communicated/documented according to DMH and WRCH Standards including documenting and reading MHIS medical Records as required ensuring patient’s health information is current and accurate.
• Ensures the maintenance of an adequate inventory of prescribed medications and treatment supplies on the nursing unit and that the storage of all medications is consistent with Hospital, regulatory and accreditation standards. Collaborate with the Pharmacy on issues relative to this practice area.
• Responds to psychiatric and medical emergency situations with competence/skill.
• Actively participates in Hospital and department committees and task forces and contributes to the development of Nursing Practice goals.
• Maintains competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), non‑violent strategies and definitions (NVSD), network computer use and MHIS and specific nursing unit competency standards.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining staff…