Registered Nurse (RN) Forensic Unit

Lifepoint Health•Holyoke, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Forensic Assessment and Evaluation Unit in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The hospital is a 150-bed inpatient behavioral health facility. The Forensic Unit provides specialized care to people involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who need behavioral health treatment in a secure therapeutic environment. The team delivers patient-centered, trauma-informed care focused on safety, dignity, and recovery. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care; monitors physical and behavioral health; administers medications and treatments; documents care in the electronic medical record; and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. The position also supports a safe therapeutic environment through de-escalation and crisis intervention, participates in treatment planning and discharge activities, educates patients and families, and advocates for patients. The position is scheduled for 8-hour night shifts and pays $42.55 to $57.45 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available based on eligibility.

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 required within 30 days of hire.
Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to effectively manage challenging patient behaviors in a therapeutic manner.

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

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
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.
Sign-on bonus based on eligibility.