Registered Nurse III

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is searching for an experienced, skillful Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse to fill a very challenging and rewarding Registered Nurse III (RN 3) position for the Wrentham Developmental Center. The RN 3 will confer with health care professionals, assess outcomes of care provided, provide training to staff related to health care procedures, participate in the orientation of new nursing personnel and perform related duties. The RN 3 will provide direct supervision to the LPN I, LPN II, RN I and RN II staff assigned to the Nursing Department and will assist in the coordination of the delivery of nursing services and supervise staff assigned to their Unit on the third shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Assist with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing services delivered to the residents. Participate in direct clinical nursing services and indirect nursing services including providing training and relaying information to staff regarding Nursing Department and Facility Policies and Procedures. Ensure Compliance with DDS, State and Federal Regulations, performs audits to measure the quality of nursing care provided. Communicate with off-site Physicians and utilize established Nursing procedures, policies and protocols to meet the health care needs of the residents. Communication and collaboration with staff at all levels throughout the facility to ensure continuity of care. Provide facility-wide supervision when necessary. Required Qualifications: Applicant must possess a current and active Massachusetts Registered Nursing (RN) license to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Incumbents must obtain and maintain Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications : Supervisory experience. Composure to work in stressful situations, maintain a calm manner, utilize sound judgment, make decisions and act quickly in emergency situations. Ability to maintain accurate records and use discretion in handling confidential information. Excellent written and verbal skills communicate clearly and concisely in and ability to give oral instructions in a precise and understandable manner. Familiarity with safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations. Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods and techniques. Agency Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator''s License. Special Requirements: Designated as an EMERGENCY Position in the Department of Developmental Service''s Emergency Plan. This means that whenever the Governor declares that the Commonwealth is in a state of emergency, you will be required to report to work. Schedule Information : Full-time - 40 hour weekly position Third Shift - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Days off: Every other weekend with days off in the alternating weeks to meet the needs of the department. Flexibility with work schedule will be required for this position. About the Department of Developmental Services: The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. For more information about our agency and programs visit : Pre-Hire Process: Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes: Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth''s website. 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 help logging into/resetting your MassCareers profile, call the Employment Service Center at 617-979-8500 for assistance. For questions concerning the information in this requisition please contact the Human Resources'' Field Office at 508-866-8803 . ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.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) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity. 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. 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! Executive Order 595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption. 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.

Created: 2026-03-07