Travel Rn Intermediate Care Float

What Travel Rn Intermediate Care Float 2 668 P...

Showing 5000+ Travel Rn Intermediate Care Float 2 668 Per Week jobs in Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Forensic Unit

Your experience matters

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our Forensic Unit team, you re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your compassion, clinical expertise, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

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 will:

• 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

What we re looking for

Applicants should have a current RN license in the state of Massachusetts and graduate from an accredited nursing program. Additional requirements include:

• 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

Schedule

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift: Evening Shift (3P-11P)

Schedule:

8-Hour Shifts

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:

Hourly Range

$42.55 - $57.45 per hour

EEOC Statement

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.