Forensic Nurse Jobs

About The Position

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.