Registered Nurse, Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit
About The Position
Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Team at BMC in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our 28 bed Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU) offers inpatient treatment for patients ages 18 and older with psychiatric disorders in a safe, secure setting, with working within a multidisciplinary team with advanced treatment modalities, act as an advocate for patients, families and significant others. The Registered Nurse role offers involvement in teamwork, problem-solving, and accountability, with the goals of improved staff satisfaction, productivity, and patient outcomes. Join committees, councils and task forces that seek your input and expertise while respecting your autonomy.
Requirements
- Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
- Minimum 2 year RN experience required
- ADN required
- Diploma in Nursing (Required)
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult patients experiencing psychiatric disorders in a secure 28-bed inpatient treatment unit.
- Assess patients’ physical and mental health needs, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and monitor treatment progress.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Advocate for patients, families, and significant others by promoting dignity, safety, informed decision-making, and continuity of care.
- Utilize advanced psychiatric treatment modalities and therapeutic nursing interventions to support patient stabilization and recovery.
- Participate in teamwork, problem-solving, and shared accountability initiatives to improve staff satisfaction, productivity, safety, and patient outcomes.
- Contribute professional expertise and clinical insight through participation in committees, councils, and task forces while maintaining nursing autonomy and accountability.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- CEUs
- professional development opportunities
- Clinical advancement
- leadership development
- internal career opportunities
- Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts
- Retirement savings and employer match
- Generous PTO for eligible employees
- Shift Differentials
- Weekend Differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
