Registered Nurse, Staff
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care and clinical coordination within our behavioral health units, delivering quality, compassionate care for child (ages 5-17), adult, geriatric and forensic patients. You’ll work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. Nurses at Valley Springs are active participants and key collaborators on the patient team in a patient's behavioral health journey. Our Behavioral Health Department is a 150-bed inpatient facility designed to foster healing, safety, and innovation. With a 1:6-1:8 nurse-to-patient ratio , our nurses provide specialized, compassionate care across children, adults, geriatrics, and forensic units. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital delivers exceptional mental health and addiction treatment services in a modern, patient-centered environment. We are proud to be the largest Behavioral Health Hospital in Western Massachusetts , driven by a shared mission of making communities healthier® through teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program - Required.
- Current unencumbered RN license in the state of Massachusetts (or compact state as applicable) Required.
- BLS (CPR) - Required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- BSN Preferred.
- CPI or Handle With Care - Preferred.
- ACLS - Preferred.
- CRRN - Preferred.
- 6+ months Med/Surg experience - Preferred.
- Behavioral Health or Psychiatric experience - Preferred.
- Strong communication, assessment, and de-escalation skills
- Calm, compassionate, and focused under pressure.
- Team-oriented with a passion for patient-centered care.
- Understanding of Trauma -informed care (Preferred).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care according to established standards and procedures.
- Assess patient conditions, develop individualized care plans, and document progress.
- Administer medications and treatments safely.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other clinicians to coordinate care.
- Support psychiatric emergencies and crisis interventions.
- Promote a culture of safety, dignity, and respect.
- Engage in professional development and performance improvement initiatives.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with patients' families' legal guardians and regulatory bodies.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- generous sign-on bonuses
- comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
