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Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital is looking for a skilled nurse manager. The Nurse Manager provides direct patient care, instruction, treatment and supervision of DMH patients, employing professional standards of practice by assessing patient health status, implementing nursing interventions and evaluation outcomes. Responsible for providing 24-hour care and clinical guidance of nursing staff on the inpatients locked psychiatric units.

Please Note : This position is for Unit B1 on 1st Shift from 7 : 00AM-3 : 30PM with Saturday and Sunday as days off. The candidate must work every 4th weekend.

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

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides direct patient care, custody, instruction and supervision to mentally ill and forensic patients on locked inpatient DMH psychiatric units.
• Identifies and provides the delivery of individualized patient care by assessing patient needs administering standard nursing treatment, planning nursing interventions, evaluating patients' conditions and adjusting care in conjunction with other providers
• Works with patients by providing instruction to facilitate the independent management of their personal, hygiene and health needs.
• Identifies, evaluates and responds to changes in patient conditions, documenting and reporting such changes to the appropriate person to ensure prompt response to patient needs.
• Performs duties of medication and treatment nurse following pertinent policies and procedures in order to carry out physician's orders in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients through individual counseling and group work, leading or co-leading groups as well as patient community meetings.
• Practices principles of Collaboration, Assessment, Recovery and Environment utilizing early intervention and de-escalation techniques to intervene in escalating situations, utilizing controlled takedown and principles of seclusion and restraint when they are unavoidable and necessary to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintains an awareness of the DMH regulations and Hospital Policy and Procedure regarding the use of Seclusion and Restraint, to maintain patient dignity and human rights.
• Provides nursing care for patients by following professional, hospital, departmental and certification standards in order to maintain quality care.
• Meets with patients to investigate complaints by patients and others regarding treatment, room assignments, etc. and attempts to resolve such complaints in order to enhance communication and patient satisfaction.
• Evaluates nursing activities on all shifts by reviewing patient charts, observing nursing care and visiting patients to insure that care is carried out as directed. Participates in IOP activities and in Quality Improvement reviews on unit to insure continuous improvement in patient care standards are maintained.
• Supervises employees of a lesser grade through observation of staff, staff meetings, rounds and chart reviews and evaluation of performance to ensure continuous quality of patient care.
• Maintains and communicates to nursing staff a thorough knowledge of DMH, DPH, CMS and Joint Commission and HIPAA standards in order to maintain standards of care.
• Serves on various Hospital committees, nursing staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-service programs as required to maintain standards of care.
• Assesses educational needs and forward information to staff development for the purpose of developing programs to meet educational needs.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) :

Located on over 20 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient, and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations.

WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults and 30 adolescents, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service program for 10 patients.

Learn more about WRCH : Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) | Mass.gov

DMH Mission Statement :

The Department of Mental Health 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.

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

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

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications :

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES : Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing .

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