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State of Massachusetts Registered Nurse V (Nurse Supervisor) in Boston, Massachusetts

The Department of Mental Health at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic nursing professional to serve as the Shift Coordinator. _Please note:_ This is a full-time (40hr/week) evening shift position, 2:45PM- 11:15PM with alternating weekends off. Days off: Week 1: Mon/Sat, Week 2: Sun/Fri. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Develops and maintains a milieu that is calm and safe where interactions between patients and staff and among staff are respectful and grounded in the principles of person centeredness. * Assures that each patient is assigned to an appropriate nurse who is accountable for nursing care decisions and integration of the interdisciplinary plan of care within one business day after admission. * Contribute to the in the review and development of protocols around patient care and nursing practice. * Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify, address, and solve individual unit/care issues. * Ensures that the appropriate number of staff are available to provide safe and effective care daily. · Implements progressive disciplinary action according to hospital policy. · * Maintains a safe environment for patients/staff while executing daily operational activities necessary for effective functioning of unit and hospital. · * Provides unit-based orientation to nursing and other care providers regarding organization and operation of the unit and the role of nursing patient care management. _Required Qualifications:_ * Ability to lead a group of workers. * Capacity to maintain a calm manner in stressful and/or emergency situations. * Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Preferred Qualifications: * Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. * 3 years of supervisory experience. * Prior charge nurse experience. * 5 years of experience working with individuals with acute mental illness. Agency Mission: The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental health Center, (Fuller) 60 bed inpatient psychiatric facility provides comprehensive, information and timely forensic evaluations for individuals to determine pre-trial competency and or criminal responsibility. We also provide quality, integrated care to support an individual’s recovery process through ongoing psychiatric treatment and care. We envision an environment that is committed to preventing restraint and seclusion in which leadership and staff model compassion, caring, and hope. An environment where individual's strengths are recognized and these strengths are utilized to foster hope, facilitate self-determination, and promote physical health and well-being so the individual can become more resilient, forge lasting community alliances, and supports to live a fulfilling life. _Pre-Offer 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://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori 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. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the form ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing . Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. *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 appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Medical Services* *Organization: Department of Mental Health *Title: *Registered Nurse V (Nurse Supervisor) * Location: *Massachusetts-Boston-170 Morton Street Requisition ID: 240007NI

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