Registered Nurse II - CONTINUOUS

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time and part-time positions on multiple shifts.

Tewksbury Hospital operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital, is currently seeking caring and attentive individuals to serve as a Registered Nurse II working 24 or 32 hours per week on 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd shift.  Openings are on the DPH Medical Units at Tewksbury Hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.  

Please note:  After Nursing Orientation, these positions are full time and part time.  Required to work every other weekend; other days off as assigned.  

Shifts: 1st shift:  6:45 am - 3:15 pm; 2nd shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm- 3rd shift:  11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime

Annual Base Rate Salary Range does not reflect shift differential. 

Annual Base Salary for 40 hours per week: $92,571.96 - $154,472.76

General Summary of RN II/Staff Nurse Duties (these are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

The RN II/Staff Nurse provides direct care to patients between 20 - 100+ years of age with chronic and acute medical illness often with co-morbid mental illness/behavioral challenges.  Must assess, plan, implement and evaluate the direct and indirect care needs of patients. Collaborates and cooperates with all disciplines in development of an inclusive plan of care for patients. Provides direction and supervision to other staff. Provides meaningful documentation including Patient Assessment, Plan of Care, Progress Notes, Discharge referrals and other required “charting” to maintain complete and accurate medical records. Accurately communicates information about patients to appropriate health care professionals (M.D., Social Service, Dietary; other nursing staff, etc).  Participates in patient care and unit conferences, quality improvement activities, and change of shift patient reports.  Prepares appropriate assignments for nursing personnel based on patient needs and staff skills; assists in the orientation of new personnel.  Accepts clinical assignments, hours of work, charge and staff responsibilities. Understands and initiates rules and regulations which govern fire, bomb threat and disaster. Serves on Nursing and Hospital committees as requested, and attends required educational seminars to maintain licensure, and other workshops and seminars to enhance own professional development.   

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of specific medical diagnoses and treatment

• Knowledge of standards of practice

• Knowledge of Laws and regulations concerning patient rights.

• Ability to appropriately assign and supervise care delivered by nursing staff.

• Ability to assess patients’ needs; ability to evaluate skill of nursing personnel.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to complete meaningful documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of direct patient‑care RN experience

Learn more about nursing opportunities at DPH https://www.mass.gov/info-details/nursing-roles-at-dph 

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital operates a 370-bed facility and a campus of over 700 acres of land. Its patient care services are provided under the auspices of the Department of Public Health and Mental Health. Joint Commission accredited LTAC hospital that provides high quality, comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illness.  A full range of services are provided including 24/7 Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Medicine as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a 6- bed dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language, pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation and arts, and pharmacy.

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://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.

For questions concerning this requisition, please contact Employment and Staffing Customer Service at 1-800-510-4122, #4.

For technical questions accessing MassCareers, please contact Mass HR at 617-979-8500.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

 
 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 Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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.

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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%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.