Licensed Practical Nurse II

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dynamic human services professional to serve as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The selected candidate directs and participates in the nursing care of children and young adults (ages 7 - 22 ). This pediatric chronic care hospital provides medical, rehabilitative, educational, recreational, habilitative, transitional, and complementary alternative medical services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities, assisting them to achieve their optimal level of independence in all aspects of life.

Please Note: 6 Positions open, 2 for Days, 2 for Evenings and 2 for Nights. Days Off: varies with every other weekend rotation.

Days Shift

Weekend A 1st week Sunday and Friday, and 2nd week Thursday and Saturday

Weekend B 1st week Monday and Saturday, and 2nd week Sunday and Friday

Evening Shift

Weekend A 1st week Sunday and Friday, and 2nd week Monday and Saturday

Weekend B 1st week Thursday and Saturday, and 2nd week Sunday and Friday

Night Shift

Weekend A 1st week Sunday and Friday, and 2nd week Monday and Saturday

Weekend B 1st week Monday and Saturday, and 2nd week Sunday and Friday

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

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• 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, directing 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 ensure 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.

• Exchanges appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged through Interdisciplinary Team and Discharge Process.

• Acts as a preceptor for new employees; instructs personnel in nursing techniques, policies and procedures and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing as well as the services to special client groups such as the mentally, physically, and/or emotionally handicapped.

• Demonstrated practice of the types and application of emergency medical procedures used such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and tourniquets.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain accurate records.

• Skilled in giving and following verbal instructions in a precise, understandable manner.

• Capacity to interact with individuals who are under physical and/or emotional stress and stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing nursing care to children and young adults.

Agency Mission:

Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) located in Canton, MA is a Joint Commission Accredited, 90 bed pediatric hospital predominately serving children and young adults (ages 7-22) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The mission of PRHC is to provide medical, rehabilitative, educational, recreational, habilitative, transitional, and complementary alternative medical services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities, assisting them to achieve their optimal level of independence in all aspects of life. PRHC offers coordinated medical care and therapies in a hospital-based environment, as well as, K-12 schooling, located on the grounds. Educational Services are provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, PRHC offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, horseback riding, adaptive sports, and many opportunities for socialization for disabled children and young adults.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/pappas-rehabilitation-hospital-for-children

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 Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 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 valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

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.