Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
About The Position
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Forensic Assessment and Evaluation Unit in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The hospital is a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. The Forensic Unit provides specialized behavioral health treatment in a secure therapeutic environment for individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems. Nurses work collaboratively to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed care while supporting safety, dignity, and recovery-focused outcomes. The Registered Nurse 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 nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, supports a safe therapeutic environment using de-escalation and crisis intervention, participates in treatment and discharge planning, educates patients and families, ensures compliance with policies and safety standards, and advocates for patients. This is a full-time night position with 8-hour shifts. The hourly rate range is $42.55 to $57.45, and a sign-on bonus is available based on eligibility.
Requirements
- Current, active Massachusetts RN license (single-state or compact); relocating nurses must update licensure to their 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).
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, corrections, or forensic nursing.
- 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 according to 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.
- Promote 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 and promote 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.
- 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
