Registered Nurse II Job Listing at Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Canton, MA

Government

Registered Nurse IIRegistered Nurse II

Agency Name:
Dept. of Public Health
Official Title:
Registered Nurse II
Functional Title:
Registered Nurse II
Occupational Group:
Nursing
Position Type:
Non-Civil Service
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time and Part-Time
Salary Range:
$53,277.90 to $88,903.62 Annually
Bargaining Unit:
07
Shift:
Multiple
Confidential:
No
Number Of Vacancies:
1
City/Town:
Canton
Region:
SOUTHEAST
Facility Location:
Massachusetts Hospital School

3 Randolph Street

Canton MA 02021
Application Deadline:
01-15-2014
Apply Online:
Yes
Posting ID:
J33791
This position is funded from the Commonwealth's annual operating budget.Duties:
The Massachusetts Hospital School is one of four public health hospitals owned and operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS) is the primary provider of pediatric inpatient and outpatient services for the Department of Public Health. The MHS provides physically challenged children and young adults with a supportive and challenging adaptive learning program that combines the disciplines of medicine, education, recreation and rehabilitation. MHS is a fully Joint Commission accredited, 120-bed facility located on 186 acres in Canton, MA.

Provides primary nursing care to patients by administering medications, injections and treatments by charting vital signs; and by evaluating patients? conditions and notifying physicians of specific abnormalities. Functions as charge nurse on assigned unit, direct nursing care of patients on assigned unit by developing an individual care plan for each patient, making nursing assignments, and holding conferences with staff regarding patients? needs to insure continuity of care and compliance with facility standards and regulations, provides nursing assessments for Evaluation Team Meetings. Responds to emergency situations and initiates emergency medical procedures

Information/work (patient, care provided, results of care, organizational performance) is coordinated and integrated through daily paperwork, shift report and documentation

Exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged through Interdisciplinary Team and Discharge Process
Provides on-going supervision to subordinates regarding performance and need for training.
Provides a safe and supportive environment for patients, family, visitors, and staff by knowledge of safety protocols, disaster drill, fire procedure. Acts as a preceptor for new employees; instructs personnel in nursing techniques, policies and procedures and equipment. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.

CONTINUOUS OPEN POSTING: Full and part-time positions, shift and days off to be determined. Above salary is based on full-time employment and will be prorated on actual number of hours worked.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, or (B) 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 the required 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.

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of age specific physiological, psychological and psychosocial changes, developmental needs, equipment needs and appropriate therapeutic intervention for the school-aged child, adolescent, young adult population
Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures relative to pediatrics.
Knowledge of human anatomy
Comments:
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, and click on ?Information for Job Applicants?

If there is no civil service list for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil Service examination when administered. As applicable, preference for this position will be given to those candidates who are eligible for Civil Service/ConTest Reinstatement/Reemployment or to those candidates who have passed the civil service examination for this job title, and who respond to the job certification that was recently issued for this location" and/or to employees laid off or bumped from this title who are eligible for recall, and in accordance with Article 14 or applicable Collective bargaining requirements.
How To Apply: If you are applying for this position on-line, you must create a profile andlog in.
We strongly encourage applicants to apply on-line. If you do not wish to apply for this position on-line, and would prefer to send your resume and cover letter by mail or fax please forward it to:

Department of Public Health
Massachusetts Hospital School
3 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
Attn: Mary Ellen Ofria, Employment & Staffing
Fax: 781-830-8361
Email: MHSemployment@state.ma.us
Customer Service 781-830-8312
When applying for a position please include posting ID number.

Please help our environment by not mailing and faxing your cover letter and resume if you have submitted your materials on-line. Thank you!

Agency Web Address:
http://www.mass.gov/dph/hosp/mhs.htm
Diversity Officer:
Mr. Dennis Johnson, (617) 624-5471
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.