Seasonal Registered Nurse II - All Shifts - Corrigan Mental Health Center

Registered Nurse II – Seasonal 90‑Day Full‑Time

This seasonal RN position provides direct nursing care on a 16‑bed secured inpatient unit serving adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The RN works with multidisciplinary staff to deliver day‑to‑day nursing care, medication management, patient teaching and crisis intervention.

• Provides direct nursing care to patients with severe and persistent acute mental illness, ensuring health and safety needs are met using the nursing process.
• Assesses health status, records related data, administers standard nursing treatments, evaluates conditions and adjusts care in conjunction with other providers.
• Works with pharmacy to obtain, administer and document medications, evaluating effectiveness and adverse effects in ongoing communication with authorized prescriber.
• Participates in admission, discharge and transfer of patients to facilitate smooth transition coordination and continuity of care.
• Completes all required admission nursing assessments and screenings within time frames outlined in facility protocols and develops an initial nursing care plan.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to establish a comprehensive treatment plan with person‑centered short‑ and long‑term goals through consultations with staff and analysis of data and symptoms.
• Manages, supervises and evaluates the nursing care provided by Mental Health Workers and Licensed Practical Nurses to maintain the health and safety of patients, providing daily supervision and instruction.
• Administers medications and treatment orders as prescribed by an appropriate medical practitioner and documents each patient’s medication regime in electronic and paper mediums, proactively preventing medication errors.
• Monitors, reports and documents patient behaviors and responses to current medication and treatment regimens.
• Educates and instructs clients/consumers in medication and health issues by facilitating 1:1 and group education and documenting accordingly in the patient’s medical record.
• Participates in medical and psychiatric emergency responses, including first aid and CPR in accordance with current trainings and assists and participates in de‑escalation and all approved forms of restraint per DMH regulations and facility protocols when needed.

• Bilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, Khmer).
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, behavioral or mood disturbances in an inpatient setting.
• Trained in de‑escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention procedures.
• Experience working in facilities accredited and inspected by The Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, Board of Health, Department of Mental Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

• Incumbents work under stressful situations and under time pressures.
• Applicants may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations and potentially dangerous environments.
• Incumbents will work nights, weekend days and holidays, and may work extended hours.

Applicants must have at least one year of full‑time registered nurse experience in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing is required. Current active Massachusetts Driver’s License may be required for assignment.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to hiring. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Reasonable accommodation requests can be submitted via the online form.

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…