Registered Nurse-Part Time

Registered Nurse - Part Time 50 Pleasant St, Northampton, Northampton, MA, US

Requisition  Salary Range: $32.00 To $38.00 Hourly

Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.! We are hiring a Registered Nurse!

At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve. We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective care for all.

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the outpatient mental health setting provides comprehensive clinical and administrative nursing support to ensure safe, coordinated, and effective medication services. This role serves as a central liaison between prescribers, clients, pharmacies, insurance providers, and external service agencies to support continuity of care.

The RN supports medication clinic operations, administers injectable medications, provides individualized medication education, conducts phone triage, manages medication‑related documentation and prior authorizations, and maintains accurate clinical records.

• Serve as a liaison between prescribers, clients, pharmacies, insurance companies, and other service providers to support continuity of care.
• Administer injectable medications in accordance with provider orders, agency policy, and regulatory standards.
• Provide medication education to clients based on their clinical needs, level of understanding, and treatment plans.
• Conduct phone triage, respond to client medication‑related inquiries, and complete appropriate follow‑up as needed.
• Assist with the completion, tracking, and follow‑up of prior authorizations and other medication‑related documentation.
• Support medication clinic operations, including preparing documentation, coordinating appointments, and ensuring required forms are completed accurately.
• Monitor and report medication side effects, adverse reactions, and client concerns to prescribers in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support client care and treatment goals.

Required:

• Graduation from a Board‑approved nursing education program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN from an accredited school of nursing).
• Hold a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
• Previous outpatient or ambulatory care nursing experience, or clinical experience relevant to mental health settings, preferred.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Not required.

Salary Range: $32/hour based on years of experience, level of education, specialty, and licensure/certifications. Additional compensation for advanced education for qualifying positions.

Generous time‑off benefits for eligible positions; exclusive employee discount, mileage reimbursement, CEU reimbursement, 403(b) match, excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental, and pet.