CONTINUOUS POSTING - Registered Nurse II - (240000EG) Description **This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours)positions. ** Taunton State Hospital (TSH) is seeking experiencedRegistered Nurses. Successful candidates will provide direct nursingcare, custody and instruction to the adult psychiatric patients withinlocked units within DMH at TSH; establish nursing plan of care utilizinga Person-Centered Approach within the Recovery Model of healthcaredelivery; and assess the health care needs of the patients and assurethe needs of the patients are met. Please note: The incumbent will work40 hours per week on either first, second, or third shift. The days offare to be determined with alternating weekends. Schedules: 6:45 a.m. to3:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Employees in thisposition will be required to perform Mandatory overtime. Duties andResponsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):Provides direct professional nursing care, to assigned patients on thelocked units of TSH utilizing a Patient Centered approach to assist thepatient in meeting their goals and needs. Establishes a therapeuticrapport with assigned patients to facilitate open communication toassist staff in providing care effective in meeting the patients\'established goals. Oversees the maintenance of a safe, secure andtherapeutic environment utilizing acuity and appropriate staffassignments. Assures that all patients are assessed on a daily basis forquality care related to physical, medical, psychiatric, spiritual andcultural needs. Gains knowledge required to provide Patient CenteredCare to all patients within the Recovery Model by attending all assignededucational trainings offered by DMH. Required Qualifications: One yearof full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nursein a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility. Current and validregistration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board ofRegistration in Nursing. For a full job description go to:https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=240000EG