Minimum one year of experience with a behavioral health population and one year of post-graduate medical-surgical nursing experience required.
Strong understanding of mental health conditions and interventions required.
Knowledge of Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures required.
Ability to assess and coordinate medical and psychiatric needs effectively.
Demonstrated ability to supervise nursing staff and manage competing priorities.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, community-based nursing care and clinical leadership at BHN's Holyoke and Westfield Respite sites.
Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate program nurses while coordinating nursing coverage across shifts.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and recommend appropriate treatment or referrals.
Transcribe, verify, administer, and manage medications in accordance with MAP policies.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and staff to support treatment planning and continuity of care.
Monitor individuals' health status and respond to emerging medical or behavioral health concerns.
Educate individuals and staff about health conditions, medications, and self-medication skills.
Benefits
Supportive program environment focused on community-based care.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work culture with diverse populations.
Access to resources for managing complex health needs.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:
Provide high-quality, community-based nursing care and clinical leadership for individuals served at BHN's Holyoke and Westfield Respite sites.
Supervise, train, schedule, support, and evaluate program nurses while coordinating nursing coverage and workflow across shifts.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, including review of systems, diagnosis, and mental status, and recommend appropriate treatment or referrals using the least restrictive approach.
Transcribe, verify, administer, refill, inventory, and dispose of medications in accordance with Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and protocols.
Collaborate with the Senior Nurse Manager, providers, program leadership, staff, pharmacies, and collateral partners to support treatment planning, medical interventions, and continuity of care.
Monitor individuals' health status, treatment progress, medication needs, and self-medication skills, responding promptly to emerging medical or behavioral health concerns.
Educate individuals served and staff about health conditions, medications, self-medication skills, MAP requirements, vital signs, and high-alert medication procedures.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive program environment while building rapport and reinforcing appropriate clinical and professional boundaries.
Complete and approve nursing assessments, progress notes, medication orders, inventories, discharge summaries, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Facilitate transfers, aftercare planning, and discharge to the next appropriate level of care while managing medical supplies, required training, licensure, and other essential program operations.
At least one year of experience or training working with a behavioral health population and one year of post-graduate medical-surgical nursing experience required.
Strong understanding of mental health conditions and appropriate pharmaceutical, medical, and psychoeducational interventions required.
Knowledge of Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures, including safe administration of high-alert medications, required.
Ability to assess and coordinate medical and psychiatric needs, facilitate appropriate referrals, and deliver high-quality community-based care.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop nursing staff, manage competing priorities, respond effectively to urgent needs, and promote accountability and teamwork.
Cultural responsiveness and the ability to build trust and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with complex or challenging needs.
Excellent clinical judgment, problem-solving, organization, technology, and verbal and written communication skills.
