Registered Nurse (RN) Forensic Unit
About The Position
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Forensic Unit. This role is crucial in providing specialized care within a secure therapeutic environment for individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who require behavioral health treatment. The team is committed to healing, safety, and innovation, working collaboratively to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care focused on safety, dignity, and recovery-oriented outcomes. The Forensic Unit operates within a 150-bed inpatient facility, and this position is integral to the mission of making communities healthier.
Requirements
- Current Active Massachusetts RN License (single state or compact). If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to effectively manage challenging patient behaviors in a therapeutic manner.
- Commitment to patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Corrections, or Forensic Nursing experience preferred.
- Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Monitor patients' physical and behavioral health status and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Support a safe and therapeutic environment through effective de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning activities.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery goals.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety initiatives.
- Serve as a patient advocate while promoting recovery-oriented care.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Paid family leave.
- Paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Sign On Bonus Based on Eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
