JOB DESCRIPTION
Valley Spring Behavioral Health Hospital | Holyoke, MA
Registered Nurse – RN | Forensic Unit
Job Type: Full Time | Nights
Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts
Hourly Rate Range: $42.55 to $57.45
Sign On Bonus Based on Eligibility
More about our team
Our Behavioral Health team operates within a 150-bed inpatient facility focused on healing, safety, and innovation. The Forensic Unit provides specialized care for individuals involved with the legal and criminal justice systems who require behavioral health treatment in a secure therapeutic environment. Our team works collaboratively to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care while maintaining safety, dignity, and recovery-focused outcomes
How you'll contribute
A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:
- 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
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Active Massachusetts RN License Required (single state or compact). If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
- Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Corrections, or Forensic Nursing experience preferred
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to effectively manage challenging patient behaviors in a therapeutic manner
- Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques preferred
- Commitment to patient-centered and trauma-informed care
Connect with our Nursing recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Dee by emailing Dee.Kennedy@lifepointhealth.net
