Registered Nurse (RN) Forensic Unit

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

15h • $43 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse for its Forensic Unit, a secure therapeutic inpatient setting serving individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who require behavioral health treatment. The hospital is a 150-bed facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. The nurse will provide patient-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care while supporting patient safety and dignity. This is a full-time night position with 8-hour shifts, offering an hourly rate of $42.55 to $57.45.

The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care; monitors patients’ physical and behavioral health; administers medications and treatments; documents care in the electronic medical record; and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. The role also includes crisis response and de-escalation, treatment team participation, discharge planning, patient and family education, advocacy, and compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.

Requirements

• Current active Massachusetts RN license (single-state or compact); if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage challenging patient behaviors effectively in a therapeutic manner.
• Commitment to patient-centered and trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, corrections, or forensic nursing experience.
• Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

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 other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment through de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning activities.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and recovery goals.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety initiatives.
• Advocate for patients while promoting recovery-oriented care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree