Licensed Practical Nurse II - Shift Supervisor - Grounds Program

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse II - Shift Supervisor - On Grounds Program
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking an exceptional Licensed Practical Nurse for this full-time position at the Southeast Area On Grounds Program to work as a shift supervisor and direct service provider in a residential setting while maintaining a person centered, trauma informed atmosphere and professional performance. This position requires transportation of clients to appointments and other community activities.

Please Note:

The position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work on first shift from 6:45am to 3:15pm. The scheduled days off are Friday and Saturday.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities (These duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive):

* Ensure care and rehabilitation is provided as prescribed by the Community Service Plans (CSP). Ensure safe staffing is in place and coordinate with the Administrator on Call (AOC), when necessary. Communicate client and program information amongst houses and staff to ensure a safe working environment.

* Coordinates medication services which include following through with physician orders, prescriptions, filling out Residential Information Sheets and checking to ensure that each coincides, ensuring that medications are sufficient to last until the next appointment, writing self-medication check off sheets, and posting medication changes to ensure clients receive the appropriate medication regimen.

* Monitors, reports and records client's response to current medication and treatment regimens and reports findings to the supervisor for follow up with appropriate medical practitioner.

* Educates clients and staff about medications and their effects by utilizing in-service trainings, their own professional knowledge and resources located at the program to ensure that they have a basic knowledge and understanding of such.

* Administers medications and treatment orders as prescribed by an appropriate medical practitioner.

* Accompanies clients and ensures that clients receive emergency care, as needed.

* Maintains and monitors a medication closet, first aid and infection control supplies to ensure that everything is labeled, kept in order, and that adequate supplies are on hand, and have not expired.

Required Qualifications:

* Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

* Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License or equivalent required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working in a Community Mental Health Setting.

* Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

About the On Grounds Program:

On Grounds Program is part of the Taunton/Attleboro Site that transitions clients from an inpatient setting to a more independent community living setting. The Program is staffed 24 hours a day/7 day a week. In all we always aspire to create an environment which promotes growth and independence for patients, families, and employees alike.

Learn more about our important work:
Southeast Area | 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at  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 one year of paraprofessional experience in the field of nursing as a licensed practical nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current and…