Registered Nurse (RN) Forensic Unit

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

6d • $43 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Forensic Unit, a specialized unit serving individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who need behavioral health treatment in a secure therapeutic environment. The hospital is a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. Nurses work collaboratively to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed care while supporting safety, dignity, and recovery-focused outcomes.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care; monitors patients’ physical and behavioral health; administers ordered medications and treatments; and documents care in the electronic medical record. The role also involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team, participation in treatment and discharge planning, patient and family education, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and advocacy for patients. The position is part-time, on day shifts, with 8-hour shifts. The hourly rate range is $42.55 to $57.45.

Requirements

• Current active Massachusetts RN license, either 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 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).
• 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 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

• 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.
• Mental, physical, and financial 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: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree