Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

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About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Forensic Unit, a secure therapeutic setting within a 150-bed inpatient behavioral health facility. The unit provides specialized care for people involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who need behavioral health treatment. The team delivers collaborative, patient-centered, trauma-informed care focused on safety, dignity, and recovery.

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 includes collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, supporting a safe therapeutic environment through crisis intervention and de-escalation, participating in treatment meetings and discharge planning, educating patients and families, ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards, and advocating for patients.

The position is PRN and offers an hourly rate of $50. The hospital describes its workplace as compassionate, collaborative, and focused on clinical excellence, with modern patient rooms, therapeutic spaces, outdoor courtyards, activity-based therapy areas, and communal spaces. The organization offers ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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 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).
• 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 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 are offered at multiple levels 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree